This hand-woven challah cover is part of the exclusive
sterling silver challah cover collection. The challah cover, which includes
sterling silver thread to emphasize its glamor, is decorated with full canopy
design on elegant heavy brocade fabric. The middle frame has a quilted effect
with small flowers set in a pattern. In the center rectangle, there are two
candlesticks with lit candles and two challahs with a crown above them. The
Hebrew words, which are recited in the Shabbat prayers, “Yismichu bimalchuscha
shomrei Shabbat”, which means “Rejoice with Your Kingdom, Shabbat observers”
are arranged above the Shabbat icons. The edges are finished with silver
arches.
This challah cover includes a protective zippered plastic slipcase.
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.