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Question
What is the source for covering the Challot while saying Hamotzei ?
Answer
The Mishna Brura (271; 41) brings the Chaye Adam that says since one of the reasons for covering the Chalot is to commemorate the Manna – it is better to have them covered till after Hamotzi.
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