The aron kodesh by candlelight. The embroidered curtain, or parochet, conceals the Torah scrolls, which are housed behind it.

The aron kodesh by candlelight. The embroidered curtain, or parochetParochet: embroidered cloth, or curtain, hung on the front of the aron kodesh to conceal and protect the Torah scrolls., conceals the Torah scrolls, which are housed behind it.

Credit: Harry Alexandroff, 1996.

 

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