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February 3, 2023

Word of the Day: Challah

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Word of the Day : February 3, 2023

challah \HAH-luh or KHAH-luh\ noun

What It Means

Challah refers to an egg-rich yeast-leavened bread that is usually braided or twisted before baking and is traditionally eaten by Jewish people on the Sabbath and some holidays.

// One of her fondest food memories is the round challah her grandmother baked for holidays.

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