Made of elegant heavy brocade fabric, this challah cover
symbolizes the yearning for the Holy City of Jerusalem and the holy day of
Shabbat. Designed with an archway as the centerpiece, the supporting beams are
filled with matt colored embroidery of the Jerusalem skyline. In the center of
the archway, two elegant candlesticks, with an outline of the Judean Hills
above, convey the strong relationship of the Holy Day and the Holy City. Beneath
the outline of the Judean Hills, the Hebrew words, “Yom kadosh hu mibo-o v’ad
tzeiso”, which translates, “A holy day it is, from its outset through its conclusion”,
are embroidered. On the top of the arch the Hebrew verse “Mikdash melech ir
meluchah”, which translates, “Sanctuary of the king, royal city”, from the
Friday night Lekha Dodi liturgical song.
The edge of the challah cover is bordered by an elegant rope trimming.
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.