This special Shavuot challah, known as the Pan de los Siete Cielos, or Seven Heavens Challah, is an old sephardic tradition. I was introduced to it a few years ago by Rabbi Cantor Marcelo Gindlin, originally from Argentina, when we led a Shavuot class together for the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue. Now, I am excited to share it with you!
This challah tells the whole Shavuot story! The dome in the center represents Mount Sinai and the seven rings reflect the seven heavens or clouds. Other symbols narrate various aspects of the Shavuot story. Each family had their own traditions, and in this special challah class, we will follow that custom by creating our own symbolic imagery.
$18 - Video + eBook version includes link to the complete Zoom class recording + printable PDF with recipe, steps, photos and more!
Shavuot celebrates the Israelites receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai as well as the grain harvest for the summer.
The eBook is a printable 12-page PDF that you can refer to again and again. Includes step-by-step instructions, photos and diagrams to create these beautiful torah scroll and wheat harvest designs using your favorite challah dough.
You’ll learn the Classic 6-Strand Braid, 6-Strand flat weave braid, Pain d'epi (wheat stalk) technique and more!
Note, this $10 eBook is for the Design / Braiding instructions only and does not include a video or challah dough recipe.
Almost every class I’ve done is available in Video + eBook format. You get the link to the Zoom recording to watch (and re-watch) at your convenience + a printable eBook filled with recipes, detailed tips & techniques, photos, diagrams, etc. Not exactly like being in a live class, but in some ways, it’s even better! Most are only $18.
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