A Shabbat tradition, made to share.
I'm Gabe, the home baker behind Challah at Ya Boy, a small-batch challah project in Richmond, Virginia.
When I converted to Judaism, I found myself falling in love with the rituals of Shabbat. Friday nights became a chance to slow down, gather around the table and make time for the people I love.
And, of course, the challah.
I taught myself to bake it, trying different recipes and experimenting week after week. I tinkered with the dough, practiced my braids and learned through plenty of trial and error until I landed on a recipe I really loved.
What started as a way to make something meaningful for my own Shabbat table became one of my favorite parts of the week. The more I baked, the more I wanted to share it.
One less thing on your Friday list.
I know how much can go into getting ready for Friday night. Between work, cooking and the rest of life, there's always one more thing to do.
My hope is to take one little thing off your plate. Every loaf is made from scratch, braided by hand and baked in small batches here in Richmond.
Whether challah is part of your Shabbat tradition or you're simply someone who loves really good bread, there's a place for you at this table.
Good bread. Good Shabbos.
Gabe