FAQ: Can I put ham on challah?

Fri, 16 May 2014 13:31:20 GMT

What's the story with challah?

It's surprisingly simple. The history is comparatively short, and the customs are fairly similar amongst different traditions, and it doesn't make a difference whether you're in the diaspora or in Israel.

Really?

No, that was all a lie. It all starts in ancient hebrew some time after the exodus from egypt...

Uh, actually can we skip the ancient history?

OK. Up to five hundred years ago in eastern europe...

This is skipping the history?

Yes! This is skipping thousands of years of history.

Look, can I maybe find out how challah is used nowadays.

OK.

As a non-jew, what actually is challah?

Challah is a rich bread made with egg, where the dough is plaited together. It's traditionally used as the "bread" part of jewish prayers before meals, especially on the sabbath and on a few other festivals. But it's a common jewish tradition even if you're not observant.

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FAQ: Can I put ham on challah?

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