The challah cover is used to cover the challah.
Challah is a special type of braided
egg bread, that is served at the erev Shabbat dinner and on holidays. Made of
cloth, lace or any other material, the challah covering serves
several purposes.
Firstly, it is necessary because the bread
may not be seen until the Kiddush (prayer over the wine)
is said. The second reason for the cover is to provide
a sense of dignity for the bread. Since the candles have candlesticks
and the wine has a kiddush cup, the challah should
have a special decoration too. This second purpose of the bread
cover teaches an important lesson in having concern for feelings
of others whether it be for inanimate objects or living things.
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