Challah

Discover the different practices of Sephardim and Ashkenazim

Baked some amazing challah and want it to stay fresh for several days? Try these two incredible methods.

Discover the spiritual symbolism and practical halachic (Jewish legal) rules behind Judaism’s most beloved bread.

Why is it necessary to separate challah, and what makes the performance of this mitzvah so special?

For years, devoted women have been reaching out, sharing tears of gratitude for this transformative tradition. Open your home and heart to host a workshop now.

From Uganda to Argentina, discover how Jews in every corner of the globe are celebrating the Shabbat Project

*Kochava* Medmon never believed that an evening of challah baking could bring miracles. But her meetings with medical specialists told a different story.

After embracing a deeper connection to faith, a challah baking event brought unexpected blessings.

Orly's experience with challah baking began a transformative journey leading to her fourth pregnancy. Her trials during this time ushered a profound strengthening of faith.

At a moving Challah baking night in a kibbutz far removed from Jewish life, Rabbi Hagit Shira Swissa found proof of her faith in humanity: no Jew is truly distant.

Anat Ben Ari had it all—a family and a successful high-tech career. But then something changed. She found new meaning in her life through her connection to Judaism. Today, she leads challah-baking ceremonies in Israel and worldwide, attended by thousands of women who have sought blessings. Discover her captivating journey from the world of high-tech to embracing mitzvot, and view a photo gallery of a women's evening she led at the "Hidabroot House."

On Friday, as I kneaded the dough, I thought, "Well, I've embraced the mitzvah of family purity. And my uterus?" I smiled, "It must have gone to someone who needs it to bring more children into the world." A personal letter from a reader.

Did you know you could help shape the world's destiny? With the meaningful tradition of separating *challah*, you hold the key. Delve into the significance of *challah* in our lives and its spiritual connection to the coming of the Messiah. Insightful thoughts for this week's Torah portion, "Shelach Lecha."

Discover the empowerment and joy of a women's evening where mitzvot are celebrated and thanks are given to Hashem. Watch an excerpt from a challah baking event with Hagit Shira.

When a woman separates challah, she's not just following a Torah commandment—she's bringing abundance, blessings, and success to her home. Watch the video to learn more.

How many types of challah are there? Check out the article and discover there's a challah (almost) for every occasion.

Discover the spiritual and cultural blessings intertwined with the special mitzvah of Challah baking.

Discover the step-by-step guide to making challah, the traditions, blessings, and prayers associated with it. Learn how separating challah can bring blessings to your home and honor Shabbat.

Curious about what happens at our Challah Baking nights? Rather than tell, we'll show. Here's a glimpse from the field.

Even amid sirens and nearby rockets, nothing stops Smadar Morag from hosting challah baking evenings for women. Here's her inspiring story.