Challah Back Baby

03/29/2024

Happy Friday my lovely bakers! Hope everyone is doing well!
As you know I am still currently taking some time off but that doesn’t mean challah baking stops forever! I promise to be back soon to create beautiful challah and memories with you!

In the meantime a few months ago I had the pleasure to speak with Miranda who is the founder of The Shabbat Drop! In NYC I spoke to her about Challah Back Baby and how it changed my life and others in such a beautiful way!

This Shabbat the article was posted online! Take a look and read all about it!

Remember to take out your challahs and bring in more light this Friday night!

Weekly Jewish connection through pre-Shabbat reflection. Click to read The Shabbat Drop, by Miranda Lapides, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

03/22/2024

BREAKING NEWS PLEASE READ ❤️‍🩹

Hello there! Before I share the news about Challah Back Baby, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for all the support and kindness you’ve shown me throughout 2023 and the beginning of this year. Your unwavering encouragement has meant the world to me, and I feel incredibly lucky to have you in my corner.

As you already know, I work as a licensed optician full-time, while also pursuing my passion as a weekend challah baker. It’s been quite a journey, and I couldn’t have done it without the love and support of my family and friends and loved ones here in Monmouth County, NJ.

However, I wanted to share some news with you. In March, I was offered a higher position at my current job, which came with more responsibilities and a move up north. I took a month off from the workshop to settle into my new home and get comfortable with the new job. Unfortunately, due to my longer work hours during the week, it’s getting a little challenging for me to prepare for the challah bakes.

It’s with a heavy heart that I must announce that Challah Back Baby will be taking a break until further notice.

I understand this may cause some inconvenience to those who had scheduled a bake with me in the next few months, but please know that this decision was not an easy one. I’m doing it for the sake of my mental health, as I need time to adjust to my new role without overwhelming myself.

I’m grateful for your understanding and support during this time, and I want you to know that I’m still here for you. If you ever want to share your baking experiences or anything else, feel free to reach out. As for now, keep baking and spreading the challah love!

So long for now 💫

02/26/2024

And that’s a wrap for a fabulous February!!
We had such a great time on Sunday learning about the special meaning behind each ingredient in our challahs. YEAST was definitely our favorite! Just like the challah rises, we should rise to our fullest potential and be better for the future! Let’s keep growing! 🌟

Whether it’s a big challah bake or a cozy gathering with close friends, there’s no limit to the fun we can have. If you’re interested in hosting a challah bake in your home, reach out to me today! I’ll help you create a beautiful day of baking, laughter, and quality time with your loved ones. Let’s make some delicious memories together! 🍞💕

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02/05/2024

Challah Back Baby is teaching all throughout Monmouth County, NJ how to make Challah!
But not only how to make the dough but she is teaching the significance behind challah baking!
Learn how each ingredient represents something beautiful in your life!

Every ingredient is kosher and is pre measured making sure your challah workshop experience is easy and perfect! You also get to keep your very own bowl, spoon and all tools that are provided for you! Did we mention you get to also make your very own challah cover!??!

And!!! - Well I can’t give everything away!

So sign up today! Contact your synagogue, your clubhouse or organization to make a mega Challah bake happen! Let Challah Back Baby work her magic and show you how fun and amazing challah baking really is!

Email: [email protected]

Photos:ETG Photos

01/28/2024

And that’s a wrap for January!
20 beautiful women came together to learn how to make Challah! Not only did they learn how to make this beautiful bread we said a blessing over a large batch of dough to bring light into the world, and learned how each ingredient represents something beautiful in our lives! They kneaded the dough perfectly and made 2 gorgeous braided delicious challahs! I mean look at the end results!!
So proud of them and how they will continue to make challah for years to come!

More pictures are coming soon!!!

Thinking about hosting a challah bake in your home or event space? Contact me today and let’s make a special challah bake happen! Trust me your kitchen will be filled with delicious Challah!

Have a beautiful week my lovely bakers! Happy Baking!!

01/28/2024

Getting ready for a large Challah Bake in Jackson NJ! With a lot of prep and thought into this, I have also prepared a large batch of dough where blessings will be said over it. Stay tuned for pictures and videos throughout the day on this gorgeous bake!

It’s Sunday and that means it’s time for challah baking! My lovely challah bakers get out your bowls, flour and all your ingredients! The world needs your blessings and your home needs warmth on this cold rainy day! What better way to bring light in and make some challah!!

01/14/2024

Add some chocolate and you have yourself a Babka!
Add some color and you get a beautiful Sunday of Challah baking!

11 beautiful women came together today to make challah for themselves, for their loved ones and for peace in the world!
They mastered the 4 strand challah technique perfectly! And they did everything all in 2 hours!!!

So my lovely bakers! How was your Sunday? Hopefully it was filled with lots of love and a lot of Challah baking!

Thinking of hosting a challah bake in your home? Contact me today and let’s create something beautiful and special with your friends and family!
2024 is definitely looking sweet already!!

Have a beautiful week and see you soon!!

01/01/2024

2024 has Started! And January is in full swing with 2 Challah bakes on the way!

If you have booked with me for this year already congratulations!!! I am so excited and looking forward to your bake! If you want to incorporate something special into your bake such as babka, rugelach or even a unique topping please let me know and I’d be more than happy to bring it to your bake!

At Challah Back Baby we are teaching you how to make challah in such a beautiful way, so what are you waiting for!? For only $36 per person create a challah bake in your home and let me take care of everything! The experience is amazing and you’ll definitely have your home smelling absolutely delicious!

Contact me today on Instagram, Facebook or by my email at [email protected] and let me show you how making Challah can bring joy and love into the world!

Happy Baking and Happy 2024!

Photo: ETG Photos

12/28/2023

1 Challah 2 Challah add some toppings and more!

We ended the year in a beautiful way and that is by making challah and bringing in more joy into the world!

Sunday I had the pleasure teaching parents and their kids how to make challah! They learned the reasoning behind challah and answered many questions regarding what each ingredient means in their lives. We took our time with kneading the dough and also spread so much love and kindness throughout the bake!

2024 is right around the corner and challah bakes are on the rise! We are making a difference in the world with all of these blessings and spreading love 💕

Wishing everyone a beautiful rest of the year and know we’ll be starting up again in January!!
Until then! Keep baking and keep spreading love! See you soon Challah Bakers ❤️

12/10/2023

Oh Hanukkah, Oh, Hanukkah 🕎
Come light the menorah
Let’s have a party
We’ll all dance the hora
Gather ‘round the table
We’ll give you a treat!!

A treat?!? Oh yes please! During Chanukkah we believe in miracles and on this 4th night the miracle was coming together and baking Challah!! But not only just challah we made a delicious treat known as Babkah or chocolate challah!!!!!

That’s right we added some Israeli Chocolate to the mix!

So even though it was rainy and dark outside we brought so much light into our lives!! And isn’t that perfect for Chanukah!!

Wishing you all a beautiful rest of Chanukah!!!

Happy Baking 💕

P.S. keep scrolling through these pics and you’ll see the beautiful results from our lovely bakers!!

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12/03/2023

Such a rainy Sunday! So what’s a better way to make it brighter ?
Baking Challah of course!

9 women! 9 Beautiful, inspiring, loving women came together today to make challah! Their purpose was to make challah in honor of someone that needed more light in their life! Miracles are happening every day and it was in deed a miracle that all these women came together to bring their beautiful energy and spread their love around the world.

By taking on the challenge of 4 braided challahs they were able to master it perfectly! We learned the significance behind each ingredient and how each ingredient signifies something in our life.

Create a miracle today by making Challah! And you’ll see why this workshop is more than just making bread!

Have a great week my Challah Bakers! See you next Sunday!