Karen sits down with none other than the Challah Prince himself! Idan Chabasov is truly a challah baker like no other, and his artistic, meditative approach to challah has taken Instagram by storm. A native Tel Avivian, Idan always loved eating challah but never tried baking it until he moved to Berlin as an adult. He shares all the details of his journey to challah royalty, why he identifies as an artist rather than a baker, the benefits of niching down, and so much more!

 

You’ll find out:

 

- The story of Idan’s path to becoming the Challah Prince

- How the pandemic got so many more people into challah baking

- Why you won’t find any other types of bread or baked goods on Idan’s account

- How he brings his background in art and dance to challah baking

- Which challah design is his all-time favorite

- Idan’s stance on fancy challah toppings and stuffings

- The importance of blocking out all the external noise and staying authentic

- How his time living in Berlin changed his relationship with Judaism

- The joys of edible, impermanent art

-  All about Idan’s challah tour of America

LINKS:

 

Challah Prince on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/challahprince/

 

Challah Prince’s website

https://www.challahprince.com/land

 

Karen and Idan in Tel Aviv (middle of the Reel)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CbSmMjzAKkI/

 

Smashing Life, my private Jewish community

https://smashinglife.club/