Made of elegant heavy brocade fabric, this challah cover symbolizes
the sacred beauty of the holy day of Shabbat. The Sages have taught that the holiness and
tranquility of Shabbat, for those who honor and keep its proper sanctity, will
merit experiencing a morsel of the World to Come in the Shabbat. The challah
cover depicts the tranquility of the Shabbat with a set Shabbat table and
peaceful surroundings. Two plants on the side add green coloring to the all
gold colored artwork. The Hebrew words from the Shabbat zemirot, “Me’en olam
habba – Yom Shabbat menuchah” , “A bit of the World to Come – Shabbat the Day
of Rest”, is embroidered across the top in an arch shaped design. The edges are
finished with twisted tassels.
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.