Lesson 4 - A Slice of Life

With Mrs. Leah Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on January 31, 2022)

From baking to breaking to thanking, there is a host of special practices uniquely associated with bread, starting with separating challah—the special mitzvah entrusted to Jewish women—to the special role bread plays on Shabbat and the festivals. So, what’s the deal with dough? In this class, we look at the symbolism of bread, take a crash course in the fascinating rituals that surround it, and meditate on the deep significance bread has in our lives.