BC Women Join Together for ‘Mega Challah Bake’

120 women from across the greater Vancouver area gathered on Wednesday evening, September 10th, for a ‘Community Mega Challah Bake’ at the Lubavitch Centre.

The event was a joint project of N’Shei Chabad of British Columbia, the Chabad centres of Vancouver, Downtown Vancouver, East Vancouver, Richmond, UBC and White Rock, Congregation Beth Hamidrash, and Congregation Scharai Tzedeck.

First the women made and kneaded their own dough, led by Challah baking expert Mrs. Rochie Pinson of New York. They then enjoyed mingling and refreshments and a fascinating lecture by Mrs. Pinson about the deeper significance of Challah making and Rosh Hashanah. After that they returned to their baking stations to braid their Challah, once again led by Mrs. Pinson, who demonstrated various methods of braiding.

“I had such a wonderful time and I was so happy to see the different organizations coming together for this event!” said one happy participant as she left with two beautifully braided Challahs.

“The evening surpassed all of our expectations!” said Mrs. Henya Wineberg, co-coordinator of the event. “The display of unity in the community was heartwarming to see.”

Pinson, who teaches Challah baking workshops to women across the world, will be publishing a a book about Challah baking titled ‘Rising,’ with an expected release date of fall/2015.

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3 Comments

  • Wondering

    Are the chalahs baked there or do people bring them home to bake, which means if some do not keep kosher, their challah won’t be kosher? Just wondering since a similar thing is being planned in my city – not be Chabad.