[Avodah] See-Through Challah Cover

[Prof. Levine]

At 02:39 PM 8/19/2011, you wrote:
>I know that some people say it's OK but to me it seems that a 
>see-through cover would be like a woman wearing a see-through 
>dress.  It's not "covered" in any meaningful sense if you can still 
>see it.  What is it that "embarrasses" the challah when you make 
>kiddush right in front of it?  IF the challah feels chilly and just 
>wants to be cozy and warm, then a plastic cover will accomplish 
>that.  But if the challah wants people to not ignore it when they 
>see it, then a see-through plastic bag is the same as no cover.
>

To the best of my knowledge, inanimate objects do not have 
feelings.  Thus, I find it strange for anyone to ascribe any feelings 
to a challah or any other inanimate object.

I really think that the reason for covering the challah is avoid a 
question as to which bracha to make first - the one on the wine or 
the one on the challah.

I have also heard the following.  The challah is to have a cover on 
top and something underneath it, like a challah tray.  This is to 
serve as a reminder of the mon, that covered on top and bottom.

YL
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