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Bread braid

When hosting Singapore's Jewish community, Mrs Rosita Ezra Goldstein bakes challah, a traditional Jewish braided bread

One of the highlights of Mrs Rosita Ezra Goldstein's culinary repertoire is challah bread, which is traditionally eaten for Shabbat meals and major Jewish holidays.
One of the highlights of Mrs Rosita Ezra Goldstein's culinary repertoire is challah bread, which is traditionally eaten for Shabbat meals and major Jewish holidays.ST PHOTO: SAHIBA CHAWDHARY
Challah bread.
Challah bread.ST PHOTO: SAHIBA CHAWDHARY
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May 12, 2019, 5:00 am SGT
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Growing up in a devout Christian family in Jakarta, Mrs Rosita Ezra Goldstein would help her mother prepare feasts for gatherings of the church community.

Today, the 47-year-old housewife continues to whip up sumptuous meals, but for a different congregation.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on May 12, 2019, with the headline 'Bread braid'. Print Edition | Subscribe
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