Religious tradition is not handed down fully formed from God on high. It's made by people, and shaped by human factors — politics, faith, fear, geography, community. And, sometimes, how pretty ...

For extra cash, some people pursue a side hustle — or a “side schlep,” as Max Simon calls it. “But it’s not a schlep, because it’s a joy,” adds the man better known by his customers as “challahdad.” ...

There’s no better way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah than with a warm, golden loaf of freshly baked challah. This slightly sweet, egg-enriched bread isn’t just delicious—it’s deeply tied to Jewish ...

Every other Thursday, the kitchen of the Tufts Hillel building is bustling with dough-makers, braiders and bakers alike, all helping to bake about 70 loaves of challah to be sold for charity through ...

Soft, golden, and beautifully braided, this easy sourdough challah bread recipe combines the rich tradition of sweet challah with the depth of slow-fermented sourdough. Made without commercial yeast, ...

A good loaf of challah is tender, pillowy and slightly sweet, but homemade loaves tend to dry and stale quickly. To keep our challah tender and extend its shelf-life, we borrow the water roux ...