A record-breaking bake
MASTERCHEF meets spirituality. That’s how organisers have described next month’s inaugural Sydney Challah Bake, which is set to be “the largest challah bake to ever hit Sydney”.
MASTERCHEF meets spirituality.
That’s how organisers have described next month’s inaugural Sydney Challah Bake, which is set to be “the largest challah bake to ever hit Sydney”.
On Thursday, October 23, as part of the Shabbat Project, the Sydney Jewish community is invited to join the ladies of the Monday Morning Cooking Club in perfecting the art of challah baking in a massive communal challah bake.
Lisa Goldberg, of the Monday Morning Cooking Club, said the bake will be “an incredible event”.
“Imagine 2000 people mixing, kneading and plaiting challah dough in unison! We are excited that the evening will create a unique connection across the diverse groups within our Sydney community and inspire many to start, or continue, baking challah every Friday as part of their own tradition at home,” she said.
Project leader Rabbi Benji Levy said Shabbat is about enjoying the taste of what we create during the week and the challah bake “will give this idea new meaning”.
“Think MasterChef meets spirituality – Good Food Month has just risen to new heights,” he said.
“Challah is about taking our God-given raw ingredients – the wheat of our lives – and nurturing it with other ingredients that help raise it in a warm environment. Through investment along the way and reflection on the process, we enjoy the fruits of our labour and the taste of satisfaction.
“I can just imagine thousands of women in the unique venue we have managed to secure, cooking for the same cause, united by this exciting project and leading the way for the whole family!
“I think that it is the perfect way to kick off the amazing celebrations.”
The bake will take place in Alexandria, with venue details to be released prior to the day, and is limited to adults and students from 12 years old.
Participants will take home their challot as well as the recipe. Light refreshments will be served and all cooking utensils are provided.
“Don’t miss out as the Jewish community comes together for an evening of spiritual invigoration. Open your hearts and roll up your sleeves as we kick off the Shabbat Project in Sydney,” Rabbi Levy said.
Doors open 7pm for a 7.15pm start. Tickets $25 for adults or $18 for students aged 12-18. To book as a group or on your own, visit www.shabbatprojectsydney.com.au.
EVAN ZLATKIS
From left: Laya Slavin, Lisa Goldberg, Leila Aron, Jennifer Gavshon and Vanessa Sher.
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