Spirituality COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT WEEKLY RITUAL FARMINGTON HILLS MICHIGAN from page 55 The Courtyard by Marriott Farmington Hills, Michigan would like to be your hotel of choice for all your special occasions. • Banquet Facility up to 175 • Business Center with Complimentary High-Speed Internet • Indoor Pool and Whirlpool • Fitness Center on-site • Guest Laundry Special weekend rates 169.00* 31525 W 12 Mile Farmington Hills 248.553.0000 Mention this a and receive 1 0% Off your next special even Aarriott *King/2 Double Beds 10540 W. Eight Mile Rd. Ferndale "tithing" or donating something of value than bakery challah. I still get a thrill from thinking, '0-o-oh, I made that!'" to the temple. That gratification came This connoisseur of challah about 40 minutes later rejects the timesaving shortcut Pamela Fisher when the first of eight of a bread machine, explain- shows off the fin- golden logs topped with ing: "It tastes better when fished loa yes as sesame and poppy seeds made by hand." Chanchi Goldstein, was carried to the dining Diane Herbstman, a U-M Michael Cohn and room like a trophy. senior from Deerfield, Ill., Mendel Goldstein After sampling the agreed that Sabbath dinner await th e tasting. chewy, moist and sweet preparations, such as baking, bread that will be served should be savored rather than the next night at Chabad rushed. "It's a time to reflect, House's weekly Sabbath dinner, the to share a sense of community," she bakers left with nourishment for the commented. "And when it comes out spirit and stomach. ❑ of the oven, it's 10 times more special ERL I titiG Just East of Coolidge Hvunogi Call Mike Schlussel 248.586.2700 WAS $19,854 OPEN SAT. 10-3 SALES & SERVIC NO 15,994 Hyndai Advantage 10 YR ddi 10/ 3 2003 56 AMERICA'S BEST WARRENTY 100,000 Mile powertrain protection 5 YR 60,000 Mile Bumper to Bumper Coverage 'Plus tax. license. destination and doc. fees. All rebates to dealer. ust qualify for college grad and valued customers rebate. Offer expires 5 YR Unlimited Milage 24-hr. Roadside Assistance ____. Braided challah, the Sabbath and holiday bread, has a rich tradition. Symbolism: On festive occasions, a blessing is said over two loaves, symbolizing the portions of manna that were distributed on Fridays to Israelites during their Exodus from Egypt. A decorative cover or white napkin represents the dew that col- lected on the manna in the morning. Poppy and sesame seeds symbolize the manna that fell from heaven. The braided shape looks like intertwined arms, symbolizing love. Round loaves are baked for Rosh Hashanah to symbolize continuity. Lessons: Chanchi Goldstein leads a challah-baking session eac h Thursday at 7 p.m. in Ann Arbor. Call Chabad House at (734) 995- 3276 or see wvv-vv.jewmich.com Recipe: Chanchi Goldstein uses this method, shared by University of Michigan sophomore Ronna Werber. CliALLAH 14 cups flour (any kind) 2 T dry yeast 2 eggs 1 cup oil 11/2 T. salt 1 cup sugar 4 cups warm water Put yeast in large bowl and sprin- kle a bit of sugar on it. Pour in water and mix. Let stand 5 minutes. Add half the flour and mix. Add sugar and salt, then mix. Add oil and eggs, and mix again. Add rest of flour gradually while mixing. Knead until partly stiff and not tacky. Glaze with oil on top and let it rise 2 1/2- 3 hours in an oiled bowl, covered with a towel. Preheat oven to 350F. Braid chal- lah with three, four or six strands and glaze with mixture of egg yolk, pinch of sugar, drop of vanilla extract. Bake 30-45 minutes until golden brown.