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Why Do Jews Eat Challah? with Sarah Klegman
Just reading this title, don't you want to sink your teeth into a dense, spongey, doughy texture, chomp on the egg-layered crust, and enjoy the taste of freshly made challah? Of course you do. Anyone who knows anything about Judaism knows that challah is one of the tastiest and most iconic foods of Jewish cuisine. But why do we eat challah and why did we land on this particular recipe for our rituals?
Sarah Klegman, co-creator of Challah Hub, has probably made thousands of Challahs. She's a pro and she shares her recipes, experiences, and knowledge on the vast history of challah with Chaz Volk, host of Bad Jew. Sarah and Chaz bond over their love for various recipes while embracing Jewish holidays like Shabbat and Rosh Hashanah. Tune in to grow your appetites and knowledge of challah!
00:00 Introduction
04:10 Local Jewish business owner
06:57 The history of challah
11:23 Cutting vs. Ripping
13:13 Community connections
17:13 Rosh Hashanah challah vs. Shabbat challah
22:21 New challah recipes
25:13 Blessings around Jewish bread
26:26 The role bread plays in meals
30:05 Conclusion
About Sarah Klegman:
Sarah Klegman is a versatile creative professional who wears many hats—writer, international speaker, and strategic consultant. She helps businesses and individuals with brand strategy, growth initiatives, and various forms of writing, from creative projects to professional communications. Her dynamic career has spanned managing stand-up comedians, serving as Chief Happiness Officer for an AI startup, and co-founding a challah company. She facilitates writing workshops for Jewish women and has spoken at Limmud festivals worldwide, weaving vulnerability and Jewish wisdom into her approach. Sarah's work has been featured in The Huffington Post and The LA Times, and she's made appearances on Comedy Central, The Great British Baking Show (PBS), and KTLA.
Connect with Sarah Klegman:
YouTube @sarahkleg
IG @SarahKleg
X @SarahKleg
LI: Sarah Klegman
ChallahHub.com
SarahKlegman.com
Connect with Bad Jew:
BadJew.co
https://linktr.ee/badjew
Ig @BadJewPod
TikTok @BadJewPod
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Just reading this title, don't you want to sink your teeth into a dense, spongey, doughy texture, chomp on the egg-layered crust, and enjoy the taste of freshly made challah? Of course you do. Anyone who knows anything about Judaism knows that challah is one of the tastiest and most iconic foods of Jewish cuisine. But why do we eat challah and why did we land on this particular recipe for our rituals?
Sarah Klegman, co-creator of Challah Hub, has probably made thousands of Challahs. She's a pro and she shares her recipes, experiences, and knowledge on the vast history of challah with Chaz Volk, host of Bad Jew. Sarah and Chaz bond over their love for various recipes while embracing Jewish holidays like Shabbat and Rosh Hashanah. Tune in to grow your appetites and knowledge of challah!
00:00 Introduction
04:10 Local Jewish business owner
06:57 The history of challah
11:23 Cutting vs. Ripping
13:13 Community connections
17:13 Rosh Hashanah challah vs. Shabbat challah
22:21 New challah recipes
25:13 Blessings around Jewish bread
26:26 The role bread plays in meals
30:05 Conclusion
About Sarah Klegman:
Sarah Klegman is a versatile creative professional who wears many hats—writer, international speaker, and strategic consultant. She helps businesses and individuals with brand strategy, growth initiatives, and various forms of writing, from creative projects to professional communications. Her dynamic career has spanned managing stand-up comedians, serving as Chief Happiness Officer for an AI startup, and co-founding a challah company. She facilitates writing workshops for Jewish women and has spoken at Limmud festivals worldwide, weaving vulnerability and Jewish wisdom into her approach. Sarah's work has been featured in The Huffington Post and The LA Times, and she's made appearances on Comedy Central, The Great British Baking Show (PBS), and KTLA.
Connect with Sarah Klegman:
YouTube @sarahkleg
IG @SarahKleg
X @SarahKleg
LI: Sarah Klegman
ChallahHub.com
SarahKlegman.com
Connect with Bad Jew:
BadJew.co
https://linktr.ee/badjew
Ig @BadJewPod
TikTok @BadJewPod