This week in Pictures: The Great Challah Bake
About last night… Wow! We didn’t just make challah, we made community. We kneaded together, schmoozed together, prayed together, shaped challah together. You had to be in that room to feel it.
Finding Home: Beth Kinsky’s story
“The Wandering Jew Who Finally Found Home” For years, Beth called herself “the wandering Jew.” She wasn’t wandering away from Judaism. Quite the opposite. She was searching for a place where it finally felt like she belonged. A Denver native, Beth says she “always felt deeply connected to Hashem.” She raised three sons in the…
Challah Bake 2025 Photo Gallery
Last night’s Challah Bake was absolutely unforgettable — and now you can relive every delicious, joy-filled moment! From the dough-covered countertops to the laughter at every table, we’ve captured it all in a huge photo gallery. Grab a cup of coffee, scroll through the highlights, and see if you can spot yourself (or your favorite challah-braiding partner)!
Dive into the full gallery and celebrate this incredible night of community, creativity, and connection:
Photo Gallery: Martinis & Mezuzahs
We had an incredible time crafting beautiful resin Mezuzahs with the talented Sarah Leah Golombek of Poured Decor! From swirling colors to stunning finishes, each piece was a unique work of art. And, of course, the martinis and snacks made the evening even sweeter.
Telling our stories: Spotlight on Jenny Rosenberg
Jenny Rosenberg, Chair of The Women’s Experience Steering Committee, is a woman whose life is deeply rooted in Jewish values, guiding her work, family, and philanthropy. For Rosenberg, these areas are inseparable from her faith and heritage. “In philanthropy, all of my charitable donations go to Jewish organizations,” she says.
Paint and Sip with the Women’s Experience
The Women’s Experience Steering Committee kicked off Chanukah with a festive Paint & Sip! Amid laughter and creativity, participants crafted Chanukah-themed masterpieces while enjoying their favorite drinks. Check out our photo gallery to see the highlights and the incredible artwork from this amazing evening!
How about some Bonus Babka?
Ready to bake something amazing? Enjoy this bonus babka recipe from Gila Ross, Director of the Women’s Experience, complete with step-by-step instructions to make the perfect swirls of chocolatey goodness. Begin with one recipe of the Challah we learned how to make at The Great Challah Bake. Then… Filling: Mix filling Crumb topping (optional) Mix…
Photo Gallery: The Great Challah Bake 2024
What an incredible night! Thank you so much to the 600 women who joined us at the Challah Bake. The energy in the room was absolutely electric, filled with joy, laughter, and a sense of togetherness that words can hardly capture.
Sharing our stories through food: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls a La Ren’ee
Submitted by Allegra Reynolds My mother, Ren’ee’s best friend in school was a Greek/Jewish descent-she taught my mom to speak Greek, the Greek culture, and of course great Greek cooking-like stuffed grape leaves, individual Baklava roll-ups and Loukoumades also known as Zalabia (my personal favorite sweet). Another family favorite is this easy, delicious and versatile…
Sharing Our Stories Through Food: Cinnamon Buns
Submitted by Chaya Leah Bruk, Administrative Assistant for TJE I was never really into baking, I just thought it was something I could never do. When I was in Seminary in Israel, I was a mother’s helper every Thursday for an AMAZING family. I normally played with the kids or helped cook. One day the…