Challah


		Knowing What Comes First Lessons from Challah By Esther Vilenkin My mother showed us how even the seemingly mundane parts of life are part and parcel of our spiritual service... 2 Comments



		Challah Role By Doba Rivka Weber I have found, in my experience of making challah, that there is a personal lesson and meaning not just in the final product of the bread we eat, but in the process of making this holy bread itself. 8 Comments



		She Kneads Her Needs Away By Devorah Leah Mishulovin I did not care if my finished loaves would come out heavy and crumbly. It didn't matter -- I still had some praying to do... 11 Comments



		Mysteries of Femininity: The Secret of Challah By Yitzchak Ginsburgh Separating challah is one of the three commandments that are particularly related to women. Kabbalistically, this commandment teaches us how this relates to a woman's innate understanding and might.



		The Power of the Beginning By Tali Loewenthal The portion of challah that is separated is not just a reminder of our past, but even more importantly, a lesson for the present and the future. 1 Comment



		Power of Challah By Jampa Williams There are times I begin to knead nearly blind with tears, but as I set the dough to rise, my heart is steady again, and I am tranquil with faith... 2 Comments



		Risin' to the Occasion By Chana Perman My dear friend Edith treats my challah like an esteemed, albeit mercurial, family member. She often tells me that she can taste the energy and love I pour into my baking...



		Bread, Guilt and Grace By Wendy Dickstein I know that all are not sustained and nourished here, where I furtively eat behind closed doors. So I expiate my guilt by prayer, and this leads to a new kind of haunting uneasiness 4 Comments



		Challah Wizard: a Step-by-Step Guide In its more widely-known usage, challah refers to the two loaves of bread that form the core of the Shabbat meal. But in its more basic, biblical meaning, challah is the piece of dough that is separated and consecrated to G-d every time we bake bread



		Challah Recipes Traditional Challah, Rye Oatmeal Challah, Raisin Challah, Tasty Challah, Moroccan Challah...