Shabbat Traditions: How to Prepare, Decorate & Bake Perfect Challah | Step-by-Step Guide from Israel

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Curious how to celebrate Shabbat at home? Join Rivki from Lev Haolam as she takes you deep into the traditions, beauty, and rhythm of Shabbat — filmed right in the heart of Israel. In this warm and inspiring video, you'll discover: ✔️ What Shabbat really is — and why it matters ✔️ What’s essential (and what’s not!) when preparing for Shabbat ✔️ How to decorate your table with soul and meaning ✔️ The full recipe for a fail-proof, soft, golden challah — with a secret technique you won’t want to miss Whether you’re a longtime observer or just getting started, this video will help you bring more peace, beauty, and joy into your Shabbat. 🌿 Learn the traditions. 🥖 Bake with love. 🕯️ Light up your home with the spirit of rest. 🎁 And see how every detail — from the candles to the challah — becomes a gift of connection. 💌 Brought to you by Lev Haolam — a subscription box supporting small Israeli artisans and sharing the treasures of the Land of Israel with families around the world: https://tl.levhaolam.com/yts 🔥 [Click on Show More] 👇 Chapters 00:00 Intro – Welcome to Shabbat in Israel 00:43 What is Shabbat? 02:00 Core Traditions (candles, kiddush, songs) 03:39 Step-by-Step Challah Recipe 20:27 How to Decorate a Shabbat Table 22:42 Reflections 30:13 How Lev Haolam Brings Israel to You 🧡 Want to support Israeli artisans and receive monthly surprise boxes from Israel? Click here to learn more: https://tl.levhaolam.com/yts 👍 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more content about Israel, faith, and tradition. 📝 Ingredients for Challah Dry ingredients: 1 kg all-purpose flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 tbsp 424 Dead Sea Salt (or regular salt) 2 tbsp dry yeast Wet ingredients: 2 eggs 1/3 cup canola oil (or Lev Haolam olive oil for extra flavor) 2 cups ice-cold water Shabbat Shalom! #Shabbat #ChallahRecipe #ShabbatTraditions #JewishHolidays #HowToShabbat #TableDecor #LevHaolam #SupportIsrael #ShabbatPrep #ChallahTutorial