About me

Hi, I'm Molly. I live in Washington, DC, where I like to share challah with my family. After 20 years working in policy, I followed a lifelong passion for jewelry and craft to pursue metalsmithing. It is an honor and a joy to create cherished keepsakes that celebrate the enduring traditions of Jews and those who love them, in America and beyond.

About the name Malkaleh…

Growing up, my mother often called me Malka ("queen"). When the family banter was especially lively, Mom would add a Yiddish-ized diminutive to the nickname. Thus, she created the name Malkaleh — "little queen." It’s still my favorite nickname.

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Malkaleh was featured in the April 2026 issue of Woman’s Day Magazine.

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Horizontal challah

from $320.00

***CURRENTLY ON BACKORDER***

This classic, 3-strand little challah loaf lies in a horizontal orientation for a delicate choker style. It is quite perfect for layering with longer necklaces.

Malkaleh necklaces are hand-braided and one-of-a-kind, and may look different than items pictured here. Please reach out directly to request photos of in-stock items.

For gold vermeil, allow an additional 2-3 weeks.

16” chain length | challah size approx. 3/8” x 7/8”

Custom chain length available on request. Please reach out via the Contact Form.

3-strand Challah

from $320.00

The classic. Immediately recognizable as the iconic, simple, chunky, standard braid. Relatively flat.

These necklaces are hand-braided and one-of-a-kind, and may look different than items pictured here. Please reach out directly to request photos of in-stock items.

For Gold Vermeil, allow an additional 2-3 weeks.

18” chain length | pendant size 7/8” x 3/8”

Custom chain length available on request. Please reach out via the Contact form.

4-strand Challah

from $320.00

Many home bakers favor a four-strand braid for their homemade challahs. The four strands may represent the number of people in their family; or, they simply love the long twisting form of this style. We sure do.

These necklaces are hand-braided and one-of-a-kind, and may look different than items pictured here. Please reach out directly to request photos of in-stock items.

For Gold Vermeil, allow an additional 2-3 weeks.

18” chain length | pendant size approx. 7/8” x 3/8”

Custom chain length available on request. Please reach out via the Contact form.

5-strand Challah

from $320.00

A real beauty of a loaf, with a lovely woven pattern and a neat line of dough lobes forming a ridge down her back. A more rounded profile than her 3-, 4-, and 6-stranded cousin loafs.

These necklaces are hand-braided and one-of-a-kind, and may look different than items pictured here. Please reach out directly to request photos of in-stock items.

For Gold Vermeil, allow an additional 2-3 weeks.

18” chain length | pendant size 1” x 3/8”

Custom chain length available on request. Please reach out via the Contact form.

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6-strand Challah

from $320.00

***CURRENTLY ON BACKORDER***

A fancy, complex braid with a smaller braid formed on the ridgeline of the loaf. This is no simple braid. A real special-occasion pattern. A bit long and narrow compared to her cousin loafs.

These necklaces are hand-braided and one-of-a-kind, and may look different than items pictured here. Please reach out directly to request photos of in-stock items.

For Gold Vermeil, allow an additional 2-3 weeks.

18” chain length | pendant size 1” x 3/8”

Custom chain length available on request. Please reach out via the Contact form.

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