Challah is one of the most universal food items in Jewish cuisine and, accordingly, is a staple of Miriam’s family’s observance of the Shabbat meal. The taste and act of baking challah reminds Miriam of her past and helps her feel at home in her new life; sharing it with her neighbors is also a practical way she shows hospitality and kindness. What foods are special in your family or make you feel at home?
Research online how to bake challah and bake two loaves—the customary number Jewish families make for the Shabbat meal. If you want, share a loaf with friends or neighbors like Miriam did.
Alternatively, you could learn how to bake a grape pie and share it with others, just as Kate’s grandma did.