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Reform: Explaining the HaMotzi Ritual
The following excerpt from "Shabbat Customs," published by ReformJudaism.org, describes the various customs pertaining to the
Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan: The Connection Between the Exodus and Challah
This excerpt from “Sabbath: Day of Eternity” by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan describes the deep spiritual connection
Friday Night & Beyond: Insights on HaMotzi
This thorough excerpt from "Friday Night and Beyond" by Lori Palatnik includes spiritual explanations for many of the
Why We 'Scratch' the Challah before Bircat HaMotzi
This article from Chabad.org discusses the halachic (legal) and Kabbalistic (mystical) explanations for ‘scratching’ the Challah before the
Rabbi Yechial Eckstein: The Spiritual Significance of Challah
In this clear video, Rabbi Yechial Eckstein describes the spiritual meaning of challah and how it differs