An Ode to Challah - Baking Your Way to Jewish Bliss with Allegra Benitah, The Challah Mummy

Episode 8 of the Your Jewish Life Your Way with Karen Cinnamon podcast, hosted by Karen Cinnamon, titled "An Ode to Challah - Baking Your Way to Jewish Bliss with Allegra Benitah, The Challah Mummy" was published on October 26, 2021 and runs 60 minutes.

October 26, 2021 ·60m · Your Jewish Life Your Way with Karen Cinnamon

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Summary

Karen sits down with Allegra Benitah, tax lawyer turned Challah baker! Allegra shares her journey to becoming one of Instagram’s most innovative challah bakers - she’s known for her fun shapes and wow flavors (think elderflower, strawberry, and mint challah) - after having grown up in a household where challah only EVER came from the bakery. Learn what it means for her to share the beauty of Judaism through food on a national platform - and don’t miss her tips for the reluctant challah bakers among us! You’ll find out: - All about Micaela's Jewish upbringing in Australia - How she found meaning in Jewish tradition and deepened her spirituality after moving to NYC in her 20s - The dangers of mechanical Judaism - What kept her Jewishly grounded during her hectic days in the fashion industry - Building your own Jewish community - How an unconventional approach to Shabbat dinner became the cornerstone of her Jewish life - Overcoming Jewish impostor syndrome and finding your own place in Judaism - The importance of finding your own connection to Jewish traditions - Balancing tradition and individuality in Judaism - Nourishing her children’s Jewish spirituality - Tapping into Torah wisdom to create a meaningful Jewish home - Becoming a spiritual anchor in your own life - The importance of “spiritual home decor” - Why you should seek out Judaica that sparks joy LINKS: Micaela’s website http://www.micaelaezra.com Micaela’s Instagram http://instagram.com/micaela_ezra AHYIN, Micaela’s Judaica brand https://ahyinjudaica.com Allegra baking challah alongside her mother, Vanessa Feltz, on ITV’s This Morning https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6176103/This-Morning-viewers-wild-Vanessa-Feltzs-daughter-Allegra.html Rabbi Simon Jacobson https://www.meaningfullife.com Smashing Life, my community membership club for Jewish + Jew(ish) women https://smashinglife.club