Challahs

/ˈxɑːləz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of challah; multiple loaves of braided egg bread traditionally eaten in Jewish cuisine.

Etymology

Plural of challah (from Hebrew 'ḥalla'), formed by adding the standard English plural suffix -s to the singular noun form.

Kelly Says

On Shabbat, two loaves of challah are traditionally placed on the table to commemorate the double portion of manna that fell in the desert according to biblical tradition.

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