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Shabbat Challah Board - Judaica Gift

Challah Board Made in Israel – Mesquite Wood

BRITT

Challah board BRITT (בְּרִית), the word for covenant in Hebrew.
It is the symbol for the covenant between God and the people of Israel:
” It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the Lord for both you and your offspring.” (Numbers, 18:19). This symbol evolved into the Sabbat dinner whereas the Challah bread is dipped in salt while blessed.
What would be more appropriate and sublime than using this board made from a holyland local tree, a symbol for peace and unity, combined with salt of the Holy Land ?

SKU: 11-1002

$340

1 in stock

$340

A truly unique , one-of-a-kind Challah board!
This challah board is made from a natural, beautiful, slice of Mesquite wood(Hebrew name: Yanbut. Another common name : White Carob Tree).It is a beautiful wild tree that grows mostly in the northern and central woods in Israel.This piece of wood was taken from a tree that grew in a kibbutz lawn where it was too much irrigated, The roots came up and was in danger to fall down.
It is a rare finding!!!!
It is hand-crafted, leaving all the natural beauty of this unique piece to stand out.
The board comes with a special dish made FROM SALT and FOR SALT.
The dish is made in an eco friendly, innovative process- it is with no artificial additive.
This Wooden Board is one of a kind and only one of this design is available.
Salt dish is made of pure 100% Holy Land salt.

Notice : This item is available ONLY with EXPRESS shipping.

Board (approx.):
Length: 34’’ ( 85cm)
Width:8’’ ( 20cm)
Depth: 0.78″ (2cm) 

Dish:
Diameter : 2’’ ( 5 cm)
Height: 1.2’’ (3 cm)
1 X Mesquite Wood Board
1 X  Salt Dish
The board comes in its natural  condition, no apoxy or synthetic additive sealers.

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USA ,CANDA, EU

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71-150$20$30$40$
151-350$30$40$50$
Above 350$free50$60$

DOMESTIC (ISRAEL)

parcel valueIS Post registeredExpress (Door to Door)
Delivery Times3 Business Days
UP to 70$7$20$
71-150$7$20$
151-350$free20$
Above 350$free20$

Rest of the World

parcel valueIS Post ECOFedEX Priority
Delivery Times14-21 Business Days3-5 Business Days
UP to 70$15$35$
71-150$30$40$
151-350$40$60$
Above 350$Free70$

Simply wipe the pieces with a damp cloth.
Do not put the parts made from salt under running water or in the dish washer.
The board can be treated from time to time with food safe oil to maintain its natural beauty.

Why do we eat challah with salt?

Salt is a major symbol for blessing in all cultures. In Judaism, it is a symbol to the covenant between the people of Israel and God as said in the Bible : ”It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the Lord for both you and your offspring” (Numbers, 18:19). It derives from the crucial use of salt for sacrifice in the Holy Temple. The ceremony of dipping the challah bread in salt is reassuring this covenant while thanking God for our bread.

Wooden Challah Board from Israel: Sustainable, Vegan, Eco-Friendly Judaica

SaltwareDesign’s Wooden Challah Board is beautiful, sustainable, and vegan Judaica which fulfills the Jewish ethical commandment of Bal Tashchit to be eco-friendly and environmentally responsible.

What is a Sustainable Wooden Challah Board?

Sustainable wooden challah board means that the wood which is used to craft the boards is cut only from trees that had to be cut off due to necessity, such as disease, root problems, danger- like adjacent to electrical cables or trees that fall in winter storms. No tree is cut off for commercial purposes.

Why did I name our wooden challah board BRITT?

Our Wooden Challah board was named BRITT (בְּרִית), the word for covenant in Hebrew.

In Judaism salt is a symbol for the covenant between God and the people of Israel: ” It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the Lord for both you and your offspring.” (Numbers, 18:19).

This symbol evolved into the Shabbat dinner whereas the Challah bread is dipped in salt while blessed. What would be more appropriate and sublime than naming our Wooden Challah Board
BRITT? combined with the salt of its earth?

 Our covenant with God, as humans, is to be the guardians of the universe’s creation.

To be sustainable is to sign that treaty.

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FAQ

Yes, the products are made of NaCl 100%pure Dead Sea salt.

 I add natural pigments ,dried flowers or metal chips for decoration.

Saltware is safe to exposure to heat and up to 75% humidity.

(It is important to keep the product in an environment up to that humidity degree).

This is thanks to its innovative processing. 

I use eco- friendly sealer to give it extra protection from dirt.

Yes, it is made of a natural mineral and may break like ceramics, glassware etc. 

Since the processing is low- energy consuming ,there are no hot tempratures envolved which

 makes it even more vulnerable then what it looks like. Handle with care !

Saltware cannot be washed under flowing water or dishwasher.

For cleaning use soft dump cloth. Don’t scratch or use abrasive fabrics. 

Only metal parts which can be separated, may be cleaned with warm (even hot) water.

Put the metal part in a bowl and pour hot water on it. Take out with  a spoon (as the metal may become hot) and dry thoroughly with soft cloth or paper immediately after.

If the candles you have used have been dripping immensely, you can try putting the metal seats ONLY in freezer for couple of hours. 

It helps detaching the wax from the metal. Use tooth stick or you finger tips. Make sure not to use sharp tools, as they would scratch the seats.

Do not put the candles on the salt-made parts-always use the metal seats.

Saltware is safe to exposure of up to 75% humidity.

Beyond that it is better to keep it inside its  original box. 

 Don’t worry – it won’t be melted even if it was exposed to higher humid level.

 Just wipe the dew drops that may cling to its surface.

Nevertheless, if that occurs it means the humidity exceed 75% and it is advisable to keep it in a cabinet or in a box.

Since is is  a pure clear white substance it can stained  easily (just like white fabrics as cotton).

 Most stains can be wiped off with soft dump cloth. Try to clean immediately after staining occurs.

Salt does not burn or ignite. The cylinder shape candle holder will become pleasantly warm and may be touched -try it! You may find it even very pleasant during winter time 😊 

Beeswax candles do not drip, do not soot, eco- friendly and don’t pollute.

 They are better for your breathing and for the environment.

They will also keep the product cleaner and easier for taking care of.