The Art of Baking: Challah Bread

Challah is a braided bread and a centerpiece of Jewish culture.  Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, takes place in the month of September and round challah is traditionally eaten to symbolize the continuous cycle of the seasons and years.

In this hands-on program, participants will learn how to braid a round challah bread. There will be homemade dips to accompany the challah, and as we snack, we'll learn about the fascinating history of this unique bread. Recipes and challah to take home. Beverages available for purchase. Ages 12 and up. Registration ends Sunday, September 15th.

When: Tuesday, September 17th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Where: JUMP Share Studio in the lobby.

Cost: $25.00

What to expect: Participants will get to make and take home ready to bake challah bread.  There will also be fresh baked challah to eat.  The challah is a yeasted wheat-based bread.  Please bring a valid ID for alcohol purchases.

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Mrs. Esther Lifshitz was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa.  At sixteen she left to study in Chicago, Australia, Israel, Czech Republic, and New Jersey.  Esther graduated from the Thomas Edison State College in New Jersey and the Teachers Seminary in Melbourne, Australia with an emphasis in early childhood development.  She was a preschool and elementary teacher for five years in Prague and New York, and met her husband Rabbi Mendel Lifshitz, in New York.  They have five daughters and four sons.  Rabbi and Mrs. Lifshitz moved to Boise in 2004 to establish the Chabad Jewish Center.  Esther serves as a mentor to countless Idahoans.  As the only kosher caterer in Idaho, Esther has developed a following for her Jewish and ethnic cuisine.  Every Friday, she can be found in her kitchen baking her most-famous-in-Idaho challah bread.  

What inspires you?

"I love cooking and spend countless hours baking and developing new dishes with my children – all of whom are now mini-chefs themselves!”

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Personal Release Statement: I understand that the activities and services related to my participation may have an element of hazard or inherent danger and I take full responsibility for my actions and physical condition. I agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless JUMP and its directors, officers, contractors and employees from any liability loss, cost or expense (including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees, medical and ambulance costs) that I may incur while participating in the activities. JUMP will not tolerate any unlawful use of copyright material. Liability for such unauthorized use shall rest solely with the producer. The participant further agrees to hold harmless JUMP for damages arising out of such claims. I assume the liability of and agree to compensate JUMP for any damages other than normal wear and tear of the facility and equipment. When entering the JUMP premises, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording will occur. By entering these premises, you consent to all recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction to be used for any JUMP purpose. I further waive my rights to all claims in connection with any JUMP publication, regardless of its purpose. JUMP is not responsible for replacing lost, misplaced, stolen or damaged belongings and valuables; therefore, JUMP recommends that visitors bring only essential items to the facility.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

You may bus, bike, drive, walk, skip, etc. Check Boise's bus schedule at www.valleyride.org. We love bikers and have bike racks to secure your ride. If you plan to drive, paid parking is available on the 3rd and 4th levels of the JUMP parking garage or in Simplot's below ground parking garage, both accessible from the Myrtle Street entrance located between 11th and 9th Streets. Please note, the below ground parking garage is only available after 4PM until 6AM on weekdays and all day on weekends. Credit/debit cards accepted only. 

Do you have accommodations for people with disabilities?

Absolutely. We support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and encourage participation by everyone. If you require special accommodations to participate in our programs or to use our facilities, please view the JUMP Building Map to locate accessible parking spaces or call 208.639.6610 for additional information.

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We depend on your enrollment for a successful class so please plan your schedule carefully. Classes which do not meet minimum enrollment are subject to cancellation. Refunds are issued in full if the class or program is cancelled, if you cancel at least seven days before the starting date of the class, or for documented medical reasons. Please email jess.libes@jumpboise.org to request a refund. 

What about cancelled classes?

Please check our website http://jumpboise.org/ and the hours of operation for any cancellations, you may also call the front desk at 208-639-6610. We will email registered participants and also post on our social media.  

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Please email jess.libes@jumpboise.org with any questions/concerns/compliments/puns.

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When entering the JUMP premises, you are entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording will occur. By entering these premises, you consent to all recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction to be used for any JUMP purpose. You further waive your rights to all claims in connection with any JUMP publication, regardless of its purpose.  If you have any questions please call (208) 639-6610.