Challah
Challah
Challah (pronounced: /ˈhɑːlə/), also known as hallah, is a special bread in Jewish cuisine, usually braided and typically eaten on ceremonial occasions such as Sabbath and major Jewish holidays (other than Passover).
Etymology
The word "challah" is derived from the Hebrew root Halal. The name is a reference to the biblical commandment of "hafrashat challah", separating a portion of the dough before braiding. This portion of dough is set aside as a tithe for the Kohen.
Related Terms
- Bread: A staple food prepared from a dough of flour and water, usually by baking.
- Jewish Cuisine: The cooking traditions of the Jewish people worldwide. It is a diverse cuisine that has evolved over many centuries, shaped by Jewish dietary laws (kashrut), Jewish festival, and Shabbat traditions.
- Sabbath: A day of religious observance and abstinence from work, kept by Jews from Friday evening to Saturday evening, and by most Christians on Sunday.
- Kohen: The Hebrew word for "priest". Jewish Kohanim are traditionally believed and halakhically required to be of direct patrilineal descent from the biblical Aaron.
Pronunciation
The word "challah" is pronounced as /ˈhɑːlə/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Challah
- Wikipedia's article - Challah
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