Most people know challah — a Jewish egg bread — as a braided loaf. But truth is, it can take on a variety of shapes. At Rosh Hashana, which starts Thursday, it often is formed into a spiral, which is ...

We will be watching Shtissel. We will probably be frying schnitzel. And, on social media, we’ll be keeping a keen eye out for all the fabulous Shlissel Challahs. This first Shabbat after Passover is ...

Growing up Jewish meant challah! On Friday nights and special occasions, it was always one of the tastiest traditions — nothing compares to the beautifully braided shape, the shiny crust, and the soft ...

This year Hanukkah starts and ends on a Friday night. This happy happenstance gives me two opportunities to create one of my favorite holiday treats — the challah hanukkiah, literally a menorah made ...

Editor’s note: In recent weeks, Dispatch reporters, along with photographer and videographer Doral Chenoweth III, fanned out across the metro area to spotlight the city’s diverse bread scene. What ...

A circular loaf of challah bread isn’t just a slightly sweet treat to be dipped in honey and devoured during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year celebrated this year from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. The round ...

You can buy them at Trader Joe’s, Costco, Whole Foods or Publix. But there’s nothing like walking into a locally owned bakery or market and purchasing a freshly made challah, knowing that a South ...