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FAQ for Synagogue Items |
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Measure from the middle of the rod to the floor, or choose your own
measurements. If you are taking measurements from an existing Parochet please
include the rings and the fringes in your measurement.
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Measure the width of the Ark, or the width that you would like.
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Would you like your Parochet to hang from a rod with or without rings? If you
choose without rings we will make a special rim around the top. Generally we
make a very simple rim. If you would like something more unique and original
please let us know when you order.
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Our rings have a diameter of 2.8cm. They are available in natural wood or
cherry color. Choose the style you want from the samples on our website.
Otherwise create your own unique design together with our graphics department.
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Choose a color for your material: white, off-white, green, black, dark blue,
royal, Bordeaux, wine, brown, and more.
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Choose a color for the embroidery: gold, silver, both, or colorful.
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Send us your dedication, and choose a color for the letters: gold, silver,
both, or colorful.
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Do you need a kaporet? On a separate rod, on the same rod, attached to the
Parochet. .
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| What is a kaporet?
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A Kaporet is a piece of material on top of the Parochet. There are 3 types of
Kaporets
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A separate rod kaporet covers the rod that it is hanging from, and is an
entirely separate piece of material. It also hangs on a separate rod.
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A same rod Kaporet is used for beauty. It is an extra piece of material that is
sewn onto the Parochet with a top stitch this type of Parochet has 1 rod.
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An attached Kaporet is also for beauty. For example if you would like to add an
extra Passuk or design to your Parochet. This kaporet is totally attached to
the Parochet.
On the Kaporet you can embroider a passuk or a design. The regular height of a
kaporet is 30-40 cm and the width is the same as the Parochet. If you have any
special requests please let us know at the time of ordering. The price for a
separate or same rod kaporet is $120 An attached kaporet is generally free.
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How do I order a Bimah cover (Kissui Bimah) or a Chazzan-Stender cover?
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Is your Bimah straight or slanted?
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Measure the length and width of the top plate.
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If you are taking measurements from an old Bimah cover we need the measurements
of the top plate with and without the hangover.
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Please let us know if you need a hangover on all sides.
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Choose the style you want from the samples on our website. Otherwise create
your own unique design together with our graphics department.
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Choose a color for your material: white, off-white, green, black, dark blue,
royal, Bordeaux, wine, brown, and more.
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Choose a color for the embroidery: gold, silver, both, or colorful.
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Send us your dedication, and choose a color for the letters: gold, silver,
both, or colorful.
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Would you like the inscription on the top or on the hangover?
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Plastic covers are available either open, or closed with a zipper.
In order to make it easier for you to order we have included some sketches of
Bimah covers. Please fill in the information wherever you see a question mark.
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Straight Bimah Cover sewn on all 4 sides (closed hangover)
Slanted Bimah Cover sewn on all 4 sides (closed hangover)
Bimah Cover with opening in the front for a pullout draw
Bimah Cover with front hangover only
Common Bimah Cover
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How do I order a Torah cover?
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Measure the size of the parchment only. If you are taking measurements from an
old Torah cover please include the fringes.
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Choose the style you want from the samples on our website. Otherwise create
your own unique design together with our graphics department.
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Choose a color for your material: white, off-white, green, black, dark blue,
royal, Bordeaux, wine, brown, and more.
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Choose a color for the embroidery: gold, silver, both, or colorful.
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Send us your dedication, and choose a color for the letters: gold, silver,
both, or colorful.
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Do you want wood rings at the top of the Torah cover?
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We have included a sketch with the standard size of a Torah cover. If your
Torah cover is not the standard size please let us know at the time of order.
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Do you need a Gartel for your Sefer Torah? If yes, they are available with a
Plastic, Metal or Velcro clip.
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Standard size for Torah cover
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How do I order a Chupah?
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Choose the style you want from the samples on our website. Otherwise create
your own unique design together with our graphics department.
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Send us your desired measurements. The standard measurement for a Chupah is 2x2
Meters.
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Send us your dedication, and choose a color for the letters: gold, silver,
both, or colorful.
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Please note: If the outer layer of the Chupah will not be visible, we can use a
cheaper material then velvet greatly reducing your cost.
In order to make it easier for you to order we have included some sketches of
Chupot. Please fill in the information wherever you see a question mark.
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Chupah with rings at the corners
Chupah on poles (Please include diameter of the poles)
Standard Chupah
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Can I create my own design even if I do not see it on the site?
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Of course! You can either, mix and match designs that you find on our site, or
you can create your own unique design together with our graphics department.
You can also come up with your own colors.
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How do I choose a Parochet style?
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We recommend that you first visit our site and see if there is something that
suits you. Or you can create your own unique design together with our graphics
department.
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Is it possible to renew an old Parochet?
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Of course! We can renew anything. You can discuss this with our design
department.
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In what languages do you embroider?
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We can embroider in any language you want.
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What Bible Phrases can we embroider
on a Parochet ? |
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We can do absolutely any phrase in
the Bible or Tanach. Here are some
of our most popular ones used.
Psukim
ויהי בנסוע הארון
תורה ה' תמימה משיבת נפש
וזאת התורה אשר שם משה לפני בני
ישראל
עץ חיים היא למחזיקים בה ותומכיה
מאושר
עטרת זקנים בני בנים ותפארת בנים
אבותם
וחיי עולם נטע בתוכנו
תקעו בחודש שופר בכסה ליום חגנו
ונתתי להם בביתי ובחומתי יד ושם
ברוך אתה בבואך וברוך אתה בצאתך
ברוך שנתן תורה לעמו ישראל
בקדושתו
בני ציון יגילו במלכם
עומדות היו רגלינו בשעריך ירושלים
ותשובה ותפילה וצדקה מעבירין את
רוע הגזירה
ה' אהבתי מעון ביתך ומקום משכן
כבודך
לך אלי תשוקתי
דע לפני מי אתה עומד
שבחי ירושלים / ירושלם את ה'
ושמחת בחגך והיית אך שמח
טוב להודות לה' ולזמר לשמך עליון
וכל נתיבותי' שלום
ועשו לי מקדש ושכנתי בתוכם
זה השער לה' צדיקים יבואו בו
דרכיה דרכי נועם וכל נתיבותיה
שלום
תורה צוה לנו משה מורשה קהילת
יעקב
שויתי / שיויתי ה' לנגדי תמיד
פיתחו לי שערי צדק אבא בם אודה
יה'
בבית אלהים נהלך ברגש
ואהבת לרעך כמוך
זה השלחן / השולחן לפני ה'
כי מציון תצא תורה ודבר ה'
מירושלים
שלש רגלים תחג / תחוג לי בשנה
אבינו מלכנו כתבנו בספר חיים
טובים
פתח שערי שמים לתפלתנו / לתפילתנו
אבינו מלכנו פתח שערי שמים
לתפלתנו / לתפילתנו
ונתת שלום בארץ ושמחת עולם
ליושביה
והתפללו אל ה' דרך העיר אשר בחרת
בה והבית אשר בנית לשמך
אש תמיד תוקד על המזבח לא תכבה
וביום שמחתכם ובמועדיכם ובראשי
חדשיכם ותקעתם בחצוצרות
ואני תפלתי לך ה' עת רצון
והביאנו לציון עירך ברמה
ולירושלים בית מקדשך בשמחת עולם
מה טובו אהליך יעקב
אדני שפתי תפתח ופי יגיד תהילתך
אלה מועדי ה' מקראי קודש
צדיק כתמר יפרח
אור זרוע לצדיק
אור חדש על ציון תאיר
הורני ה' דרכך ונחני בארח מישור
ועשית הישר והטוב בעיני ה' למען
יטב לך
ובאת וירשת את הארץ הטובה אשר
נשבע ה' לאבותיך
אבינו מלכינו שמע קולנו חוס ורחם
עלינו
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