Challah Cover with order Pomegranates

A challah cover is used to cover the braided loaves of bread called challah that is eaten at every Shabbat and Holiday meal. This challah cover is made of raw silk and is lushly embroidered with my artwork, images of pomegranates and fully backed in cotton.

Pomegranates are one of the original Seven Species (Shivat Haminim) named in the Bible. They are ubiquitous both in Israel and order Jewish imagery and said to contain 613 seeds, the number of mitzvot (commandments) from the Bible. Generously sized at 16" x 20", it is more than enough to cover your challah plate and two loaves. It is embroidered with the Hebrew words "Shabbat v'Yom Tov" making it suitable for both Shabbat and Holidays.

Like much Judaica it is a mitzvah (commandment) to elevate a ritual object with beauty. This is called a Hiddur Mitzvah. It would make a very special gift for a wedding, host, or for yourself. Challah covers are often cherished and passed on to future generations like a family heirloom.