One of the most well-known and beloved parts of Shabbat each week is the eating of challah! Given the challah's centrality and significance, and even its own special blessing, many Shabbat meal hosts get a special challah board or serving tray, knife, and challah cover to add beauty to the ritual.
Whether you're baking your family's challah recipe or picking up from your favorite bakery, you'll need something nice to set your challahs apart at the table. We have an amazing collection of challah essentials for you to choose from, straight from Israel's most talented Judaica designers!
Start your shopping by browsing our top challah serving items below:
Challah Boards
1. Jordana Klein "Shabbat Table" Large Glass Challah Tray
This glass challah tray encapsulates the feeling of Shabbat, with its colorful image of two lit candles lit and a braided challah loaf. Designed by acclaimed Jerusalem-based contemporary artist Jordana Klein, this challah tray is sure to impress your family and guests every time you use it on Shabbat or a holiday.
2. Yair Emanuel Wooden Challah Board with Pomegranates
Add a touch of artistry to your Shabbat table with this beautiful challah board by renowned Israeli artist Yair Emanuel. Crafted from wood, it features cut-out metal decorations on each end, showcasing a stunning pomegranate motif and the words "Shabbat Shalom" in Hebrew. A perfect addition to your table, combining elegance and tradition.
3. Bamboo Challah Board by Mickala Design
For lovers of modern Israeli design, this two-piece Shabbat set doesn't disappoint! It includes a bamboo wood challah board that's engraved with the Hebrew words of the traditional blessing for bread, along with a small porcelain bowl painted with an image of a salt shaker and the Hebrew word for salt. A great gift for a housewarming, wedding, or Mother's Day!
4. Bamboo Wood Hamotzi Challah Board and Knife Set
This wooden challah board by the Jerusalem-based Lion of Judah Studio is a stylish and special way to serve challah at your next family gathering. It features a removable slated insert and is engraved with the words of the Hebrew blessing on bread, "Hamotzi Lechem Min Ha’aretz" ("who brings forth bread from the Earth"). It also comes with a matching knife for a complete gift set for yourself or that special someone. This piece of Israeli designer tableware is one you don't want to miss!
5. Tempered Glass Pomegranates Shabbat Challah Set
Gift that special someone a stylish Shabbat tableware set that combines Jewish tradition with modern design! This challah essentials set from Israel includes a cutting board that reads "Shabbat v'Yom Tov" ("Shabbat and Holiday") in bold letters along with a pomegranate motif, plus an elegant challah knife with an ergonomic handle. It's time to serve Shabbat challah in style!
6. Jordana Klein "Shabbat Rainbow" Large Glass Challah Tray
This vibrant challah tray from Jordana Klein's Jerusalem studio will add joy to every Shabbat and holiday in your home, and also makes for a festive housewarming or hostess gift. It features the Hebrew words "Shabbat Shalom" set within a mesmerizing, modern design composed of the colors of the rainbow. You can also add a special stand at an extra cost, to display the tray as a gorgeous work of art when not being used to cut and serve challah.
7. Designer "Shabbat Shalom" Glass Challah Board
Brighten your Shabbat experience with this artistic challah board that's a piece of Jewish art in its own right! Hailing from the Jerusalem-based studio Modern Shtetl, it shows colorful artwork of Jewish homes with menorahs and lit Shabbat candles in the widows, along with the words "Shabbat Shalom" prominently displayed in Hebrew and English.
Challah Covers
1. Designer "Shabbat Shalom" Challah Cover
This breathtaking challah cover is made to match the previous challah board above, but will look amazing no matter what tray you have. Printed on a washable, microfiber cloth, this design almost looks painted on, colorful and traditional at the same time. Bring the beauty of Shabbat into your home like never before!
2. Yair Emanuel Embroidered Challah Cover (Choice of Colors)
Cover your Shabbat bread before it's served with a traditional challah cover that's also vibrant and exciting! This stunning challah cover by Yair Emauel is intricately embroidered with blossoming branches, lovely pomegranates, and perched birds, along with the words "Shabbat VeYom Tov" ("Shabbat and Holiday") in Hebrew in the middle.
3. Yair Emanuel Embroidered Pomegranate Challah Cover
This pomegranate cover is designed by famous Israeli artist Yair Emanuel, and will be perfect for adorning your challah and making it the true centerpiece for your Shabbat table. It's embroidered with vibrant pomegranates - a traditional Jewish motif representing fruitfulness, beauty, and spiritual connection - along with the Hebrew words "Shabbat VeYom Tov" ("Shabbat and Holiday").
4. Yair Emanuel Flowers & Pomegranates Blue Challah Cover
This gorgeous challah cover is another stunning work by acclaimed Judaica designer Yair Emanuel, elegantly embroidered with a floral and pomegranate design and the Hebrew word "Shabbat" in the center. Designed right in the Holy City of Jerusalem, it's sure to brighten up any holiday or Shabbat meal where you serve challah, in addition to being a vibrant and beautiful work of art on its own.
5. Yair Emanuel Jerusalem Embroidered Challah Cover
Bring the Holy City of Jerusalem to your Shabbat table with this stunning cover for your challah! Hailing from Yair Emanuel's studio, it's expertly embroidered with a gorgeous depiction of Jerusalem, including its famous arches and walls, and accented with glittering gold thread. Above Jerusalem's skyline are the words "Shabbat VeYom Tov" ("Shabbat and Holiday") embroidered in silver thread for an extra-special touch that you or your lucky gift recipient will appreciate.
6. Pomegranate Bamboo Challah Cover
Made of natural, organic bamboo material, this lovely challah cover displays bright red pomegranates along with branches, leaves, and famous Hebrew phrases related to Shabbat. The pomegranate is an ancient Biblical and Jewish symbol, representing abundance and beauty, and is one of the Seven Species indigenous to the Land of Israel. A wonderful gift for anyone who appreciates Jewish tradition!
Challah Knives
1. Colorful Rings Challah Knife & Mini Salt Shaker (Choice of Colors)
Don't forget to complete your Shabbat table with a beautiful, decorated challah knife! One of our favorites is another piece from famous Jerusalem-based designer Yair Emanuel, and it boasts a polished, serrated stainless steel blade with a multi-colored nickel handle in a variety of fun and elegant color combinations. What's more, the knife's base is a removable, usable salt shaker - making it a unique and convenient serving set that'll add both style and ease to your hosting.
2. Yair Emanuel Five Rings Challah Knife (Choice of Colors)
Another option by the talented Yair Emanuel is this stylish bread knife that'll be perfect for cutting and serving your Shabbat challah. It features a sharp stainless steel blade attached to a nickel handle, which comes in a hammered design with eye-catching rings in your choice of colors. Pick your favorite to match your challah board and cover, or get multiples for different occasions or to give out as gifts to anyone who loves challah!
3. Yemenite Art Handcrafted Sterling Silver Challah Knife with Filigree
This elegant sterling silver challah knife is an upscale piece of Shabbat tableware that'll really elevate your celebrations and impress your family and guests. Expertly handcrafted using traditional Yemenite-Jewish silversmithing methods, this serrated knife has a stunning handle adorned with an intricate filigree motif and a crown design, resembling the ornaments that traditionally decorate a Torah scroll.
4. Jerusalem Stone Challah Knife with Western Wall Design (Choice of Colors)
This unique challah knife is adorned with an actual piece of the Land of Israel! Its handle is made from a piece of Jerusalem Stone quarried from the Judean hills, engraved with a Western Wall design and available in a choice of several different beautiful hues. Don't miss this stunning tableware item for your Shabbat table - or gift it to a loved one for a housewarming, holiday, or another special occasion.
5. Stylish Challah Knife by Dorit Judaica (Choice of Colors)
We're rounding out our list of challah serving essentials with a chic bread knife from Israeli religious designer Dorit Judaica. The sturdy metal knife features a pop of color at the handle - in your choice of four different options - while the blade displays part of the traditional Hebrew blessing said over challah. Stylish yet meaningful, it's sure to become a beloved feature of your Shabbat and holiday meals.
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