Made of elegant heavy brocade fabric, this challah cover
symbolizes the rest and that comes with the holy day of Shabbat. The challah cover depicts the joy and comfort
of the Shabbat with a set Shabbat table and peaceful surroundings. The table is
set between elegant beams with plants in the center. The beams support a banner
that has the Hebrew words “Likavod Shabbat V’Yom Tov”, which means “In honor of
Shabbat and Yom Tov”. Above the image of the set Shabbat table, the Hebrew
words from the Shabbat zemirot which refer to the Shabbat day, “Menucha
ve'simcha or la’yehudim”, which translates, “Rest and joy, a light for the Jews”.
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.