Happy Challah Days!
That most special of breads, the beautiful challah, is remarkably simple, made of just flour, eggs, water, yeast, sugar and salt. Lovingly braided by generations of Jewish women, it has graced our Shabbat and holiday tables for centuries. With each careful twist, we weave our blessings for our families. And, at the time of the High Holidays, the loaves are extra sweet and shaped as a circle – baked with the promise for a good year. Something this precious deserves its own accessories. Here are a few we can't resist.
Tray Chic
Round Pomegranate challah board and serving platter ($45) from Judaica Home Decor; handmade out of tempered glass featuring art by Marsha Anderson.
Geometric challah board ($72) from New York’s Jewish Museum shop is handmade in Brooklyn from maple wood.
Challah Board made of granite, porcelain and aluminum ($290) by CaesareaArts, available in several color combinations. Knife sold separately.
Metalace Tray ($136), created by Israeli artist Talila Abraham combines delicacy and durability.
Under Cover
Dresden Plate Quilted challah cover ($54) by All Yadayim is handmade of cotton fabric by Debi Mishael; 19" square.
Silkscreened challah cover ($72) by Lois Gaylord is hand-dyed on linen with gold ink; 16" x 24".
Shabbat Dreaming challah cover ($40) by Design Kippah is handmade of cotton with golden thread embroidery. Pattern is derivative of a complex painting by Aboriginal artist Peter Marshall; 15.5" x 19.5".
Bright Spiral Medley Embroidered challah cover ($34) from Kolbo Fine Judaica features pomegranates in its lively design; 16" x 20".
Challah Infinity Scarf knitting pattern ($7) by Pam Power Knits is an instant download.
eat it up
Spiritual Kneading (Shamashi Press; $24.95) is an evocative collection of recipes, meditations, Jewish spiritual insights and Torah study from Dahlia Abraham-Klein.
Bagel Spice ($5.99) gourmet spice blends add zing to your homemade challah.
Gluten-Free Challah ($16.99) from Challah Connection; cello pack includes two small six-ounce loaves.
"Happy Challah Days" Spreader ($18) by Thirty Six Design; hand-stamped vintage silverware, each one unique.
