Made of elegant heavy brocade fabric, this challah cover is
designed to portray a glance into the Shabbat. Images of challah, and candlesticks with lit
candles on each and the Hebrew words “Shabbat Kodesh”, which means the “Holy
Shabbat”, embroidered with gold and silver thread. There are two lilacs with
green leaves that add to the coloring. The edges are finished with a neat
looped trim.
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.