Jewish Custom & Convention! Learning the How and Why of our Cherished Traditions Shabbat’s Signature Dish Hot Cholent! Current Time 0:02 / Duration 52:48 1x Why We Eat Hot Cholent on Shabbat 0 Autoplay Why We Eat Hot Cholent on Shabbat Hands down, it’s the long-simmering stew of Shabbat morning that is its signature staple. A surprisingly strong statement from a 12 century luminary – incorporated into the menu of the Shulchan Aruch, Judaism’s proverbial “Set Table” of Torah Law – gives us a taste of just how important serving and eating this traditional delicacy really is! Another medieval manuscript thickens the consistency of its mysterious prominence, as numerous other ideas further stir the pot. Finally, a bag of beans added to the mix, concludes this delightfully flavored offering!