Made of elegant heavy brocade fabric, this challah cover
symbolizes the royalty of the holy day of Shabbat. In the center of the challah cover, a
beautifully set Shabbat table with candlesticks and challah bread is
embroidered with gold and silver colored thread. Surrounding the table there
are four elegant beams upholding a semi-circle shaped canopy with drapes
hanging down. The Hebrew words “Likavod
Shabbat Kodesh”, which means “In honor of the holy Shabbat”, is embroidered
with gold colored thread above the set Shabbat table. 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.