October | 2017 | sfhillel

This poetic blessing over the bread brings one’s intentions toward all of the people, powers, and systems that allowed for the

This short instructional video, part of The Jewish Living Series of Perelman Jewish Day School, provides a detailed explanation of the ritual

This article explores the meaning behind the braiding of the Shabbat challah, suggesting that it symbolizes the weaving of our

There is a custom to recite this prayer for the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem after making the blessing

In this short post, Rabbi Abraham Twerski relays his childhood memories of his mother lighting the Shabbat candles, focusing on

The following prayer is meant to be recited by women prior to putting the challah into the oven. It asks

This two-page resource includes a detailed step-by-step guide explaining how to fulfill the ritual washing of the hands and the blessing

This post presents the blessing over the bread both in its traditional format (i.e. with masculine God-language) and using feminine

This article suggests that making challah can be a therapeutic, healing ritual for women suffering from miscarriages and infertility. Rabbi Jodie

This article explores the meaning behind the custom of braiding of the Shabbat challah with six strands, suggesting that it