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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The finished challah. (Photo/Jason Rafal)