Made of elegant heavy brocade fabric, this challah cover
combines the beauty of Shabbat and Jerusalem in a unique and creative fashion. The
center of the challah cover boasts a large Kiddush cup that has the classic
Jerusalem scenery craftily embroidered into it. On each side there is a lit
candlestick with lit candles and the light emanating from them. The background
has challah, sheaves of wheat and flowers gracing and adding color to this
artistic picture. The Hebrew words “Likavod Shabbat”, which means “In honor of
Shabbat”, are embroidered in a banner above the design. 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.