Chaya Slonim-Shemtov, a local home baker, will offer round challahs and apple honeycake for purchase with a portion of the proceeds being donated to widows in Israel whose husbands were killed since October 7. “Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, as we all prepare for the Jewish New Year cooking our brisket, chicken soup and sweet round challah, our hearts and minds are still reeling from the horrific reality our people face since October 7 of last year,” said Slonim-Shemtov, explaining her reason for the fund-raiser.

The baked goods are kosher pareve (Pas Yisroel) and prepared in a kitchen with oversight by Rabbi Aaron Slonim. On offer will be the traditional round braided challah with choices of plain ($7.99 each), golden raisin ($8.50 each) and sweet crumble toppings ($8.50 each). The apple honey cake will cost $18 for one 9” round bundt cake. A discounted rate of five challahs for $36 is available. 

Orders must be placed by Sunday, September 29, at noon, for pick-up on Tuesday, October 1, after 1 pm, at Chabad Center. For more information or to place an order, visit https://bit.ly/bingchallah, or call or text Slonim-Shemtov at 607-651-6758