Challah cover

A Challah cover is a decorative cloth used during Jewish Shabbat and holiday meals to cover the Challah bread before blessing and eating. It signifies respect and reverence for the bread and the occasion. Typically made from fine fabrics like linen or silk, Challah covers often feature embroidered or printed designs, symbols, or religious motifs. They serve both a practical purpose—keeping the bread clean—and a symbolic one—reminding us to honor the bread as part of spiritual celebration. The cover is usually removed just before blessing the Challah, highlighting its special significance during the meal.