Challah

This series of photos depicts the process of making challah on Thanksgiving day, 2013.

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Maia and Marc discuss logistics for kneading the challah. (Photo/Jason Rafal)

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Marc shapes the challah dough while Maia looks on. (Photo/Jason Rafal)

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Everyone participates in the six-strand challah braiding activity. (Photo/Jason Rafal)

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After much discussion, the challah takes shape. (Photo/Jason Rafal)

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Finishing touches: Maia works on completing the braid. (Photo/Jason Rafal)

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Marc loads the braided braid onto a quarter sheet. (Photo/Jason Rafal)

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Marc brushes the braid with egg yolk prior to baking. (Photo/Jason Rafal)

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Marc removes the baked bread from the oven. (Photo/Jason Rafal)

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The finished challah. (Photo/Jason Rafal)