A wimpel is a Torah binder that was traditionally made when a baby boy was born. It was then presented to the synagogue on the occasion of the boy becoming a bar mitzvah. Wimpels are now created to note the birth of
daughters as well.

Emor illustrates the symbols of Shabbat and the festivals which are described in the Torah portion Emor. When you click on the photo, you will see a detail of the right side of the wimpel, a depiction of the 7 species mentioned in the Torah. This wimpel measures 6" x 36."

Imahot cites the blessing we bestow upon our daughters each Shabbat. Illustrating the blessing are images of Sarah, Rachel, Rebecca and Leah, the four matriarchs of Judaism. When you click on the photo, you will see a detail of the left side of the wimpel showing Rachel and Leah with their babies.

This Torah Binder illustrates the pomegranate which, with its many seeds, represents the 613 mitzvot and branches of the Etz Hayim - the Tree of Life - it binds.

This Torah Binder illustrates two themes of Shavuot - receiving the tablets of the Law and the first fruits - or bikkurim - that were brought to the Temple.

41" x 41"
Cotton; cotton and rayon threads
Appliqued and Quilted

Price available upon request