A special challah plate
 Challah refers to a portion of dough, separated from that used to make the family's bread, and given as a gift to the kohen (priest). His wife would then use the many gifts from the community to make her own bread to feed their family. In the absence of the Temple in Jerusalem, challah is no longer given to the kohen. Instead, a small portion of the dough is now separated out, burned, and discarded.
The term "challah" now typically refers to the bread eaten on Shabbat, and today, handcrafted challah covers and plates adorn the tables of many Jewish families and are used during the HaMotzi blessing. While the Jewish people were in the desert after they were freed from Egypt, God provided them daily with manna and water. A double portion of manna was provided on Friday so individuals would not need to work to collect manna on Shabbat. Two loaves are now baked for Shabbat, placed on a challah plate, and covered. The two loaves represent the double portion of manna, and the cloth cover represents the dew that fell on the manna and preserved it.
Beautiful handcrafted challah covers
 If you are looking for a very special challah plate for your own table or as a gift for a friend or family member, Kolbo.com offers a fine selection of wood, ceramic, glass, crystalline-glazed porcelain, mosaic, and fused glass Jewish plates in intricate and simple designs. We have traditional wooden boards, as well as modern and whimsical ones. Several are available with candlesticks, a matching knife, kiddush cup, and hand washing cups to give your table setting a refined look. We also carry a wide assortment of handcrafted challah covers. Many are fashioned from hand embroidered silk, and others carry pomegranate and seven-species designs.
Our online Judaica shop makes ordering easy and convenient, but if you prefer, you can always place an order by phone, fax, email, or post. You are also welcome to visit our retail store in Brookline, Massachusetts. Details can be found in our "ordering" and "store hours" sections.
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