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 Challah
or hallah is a traditional
Jewish bread eaten on Shabbat and Jewish holidays (except
Passover, when leavened
bread is not allowed). This association with Judaism is most
prevalent in the United States, as
challah is also a traditional bread in numerous European
countries, such as Hungary, among local non-Jewish peasant
populations. On Shabbat every Jew is commanded to eat three meals (one on Friday night and two on Saturday). In Judaism, a "meal" includes bread. Hence, Jews will traditionally eat challah at the beginning of their Shabbat meal. As with any other type of bread, the blessing "Baruch atah Adonai, eloheinu melech ha'olam, hamotzi lechem min ha'aretz" is recited before the challah is eaten. Translated, it means "Blessed are you, Lord, our God, king of the universe, who brings forth bread from the earth." Also see: Challah Recipes -- Challah and Bread Baking -- How to braid Challah Back to Jewish Recipes |
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