noun
- A loaf of bread, typically braided or twisted, eaten by Jewish families on the Sabbath and Jewish holidays.
Usage: Also spelled 'challah' or 'challa'; From Hebrew; Often used in plural as 'challot' or 'challahs'
Examples
- The family blessed the challoth before breaking bread at the Sabbath dinner.
- She braided the dough into two beautiful challoth for the holiday.
- The bakery sells fresh challoth every Friday morning.
- Challoth is traditionally made with eggs and honey for a golden, slightly sweet flavor.
- During Rosh Hashanah, round challoth symbolize the cycle of the year.