This challah cover is part of the Ronit Gur designer
collection. The challah cover has the Hebrew words “Shabbat v’Yom Tov”,
“Shabbat and Yom Tov”, embroidered with gold colored thread. Beneath the Hebrew
words, a set of lines, embroidered with gold thread, add a shining and regal
design to the challah cover. The right side has a section of material,
decorated with flowers and leaves, attached and bordered by gold colored
ribbon. The challah cover is made from polyester material that is constructed
to have the same look and feel as that of high quality silk.
The challah cover is one of the few traditional and distinct
table setting items that characterizes a set Shabbat and Jewish holiday table.
The challah cover, as its name suggests, is used to cover the challahs while
the Kiddush is being recited. A special designed challah cover adds glory to
the Shabbat and holiday table.
The Ronit Gur collection is a family owned studio and
business located in the city of Ma’a lot, which is in the Western Galilee
region of Israel. For close to twenty years, Ronit Gur has produced a fine line
of Judaica items crafted with a variety of unique fabrics and materials.