Bagels have a unique chewy texture with a shiny crust because they are boiled before they are baked. They became a staple food of Jewish culture due to the custom of taking one day a week off to rest and do no work at all. On Shabbat, which is observed from before sundown on Friday until after nightfall on Saturday, Jews are forbidden to perform some activities, including cooking. The bagel is a product of this tradition.
贝果油亮的面包外皮有一种独特的耐嚼口感，因为在烘焙之前它们有先被煮过。它们成为犹太文化的主食是由于每周休息一天不工作的习惯。从星期五日落之前直到星期六黄昏后的安息日，犹太人被禁止从事一些活动，包括煮饭。贝果就是这一传统下的产物。
生活必备字词：
unique a. 独特的，特有的
due to. . . 由于 ∕ 因为. . .
observe vt. 遵行（习俗）；庆祝（节日）
forbid vt. 禁止
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