{"id":42232,"date":"2026-11-12T09:20:05","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T07:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matanyah.co.il\/?page_id=42232"},"modified":"2026-11-12T09:20:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T07:20:05","slug":"custom-parochet-torah-ark-curtain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/matanyah.co.il\/en\/custom-parochet-torah-ark-curtain\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom Parochet (Torah Ark Curtain) Embroidered in Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A parochet (\u05e4\u05e8\u05d5\u05db\u05ea) is the embroidered curtain that hangs over the Torah ark (aron kodesh, \u05d0\u05e8\u05d5\u05df \u05e7\u05d5\u05d3\u05e9), and it is what the congregation sees in front of it at every service. Matanyah embroiders custom parochot in Holon, Israel, in hundreds of designs, measured to your ark, with a Hebrew dedication checked on a sketch before the embroidery starts, and ships them insured to synagogues abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric, embroidery and style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fabric.<\/strong> Velvet in many colours. We work with German velvet, and the showroom in Holon also holds an Italian velvet catalogue. Light fabrics such as white and cream cost more than other colours.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Embroidery.<\/strong> Verses, crowns and ornaments in gold, silver or coloured thread. The embroidery colours can be matched to the synagogue, to the Torah crown and to the mantles.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Styles.<\/strong> Classic Jewish, modern, rich and ornate, typography and calligraphy, Chabad style and Moroccan style.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Motifs.<\/strong> A central verse, the Temple, a gate, the Torah crown, a flame, the tree of life, the menorah, the tablets, the choshen with the twelve tribes, lions, priestly hands, the seven species.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Shapes.<\/strong> Designs for narrow arks, and three-part designs for wide arks or arks with several openings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every parochet can carry a dedication in memory of a loved one or in honour of a family. A matching bimah cover and matching <a href=\"https:\/\/matanyah.co.il\/en\/custom-torah-mantles\/\">Torah mantles<\/a> can be ordered in the same design, and if you already have a parochet, send us a photo and we will propose a cover that goes with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measuring your ark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Width: measure from the right edge to the left edge of the visible part of the ark. Height: measure from above the rail down to the floor, and subtract 2 cm (1 in). If the ark has a side pocket, add 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in) of fabric so the curtain looks complete even when it is not fully closed. Send the measurements in centimetres or inches together with two or three photos taken from where the congregation sits, so the designer can see the ark's proportions and the colours already in the room. The full procedure is in our <a href=\"https:\/\/matanyah.co.il\/en\/how-to-order-a-parochet\/\">guide to ordering a parochet<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A white parochet for the High Holidays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most synagogues hang a white parochet for the High Holidays, and some keep it until Hoshana Rabbah or Simchat Torah. Many of our designs are also made in white or cream, so a community can order the holiday curtain in the same design as the everyday one. If you need the white parochet for Rosh Hashanah, write the date into the order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How ordering from abroad works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a design from the site or describe your idea, and send the ark measurements, the colour you have in mind and the dedication wording through the <a href=\"https:\/\/matanyah.co.il\/en\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li>A representative sends a written quote. Prices on the site are visible to registered customers, and registration is free.<\/li>\n\n<li>On confirmation, a 50% deposit. The balance is paid before shipping.<\/li>\n\n<li>You receive a sketch of the parochet with the verse and the dedication. Up to three initial sketches are free; what you approve is what is embroidered, so check every letter and date.<\/li>\n\n<li>Embroidery and sewing usually take about 21 days from sketch approval. The final date is set in the order.<\/li>\n\n<li>The parochet is packed in a carton with cling film and shipped by UPS, FedEx or DHL, insured for the full invoice value. Transit time is set in the order.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Details on insurance, damage, payment and support are on the <a href=\"https:\/\/matanyah.co.il\/en\/ordering-from-abroad\/\">Ordering from abroad<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fabric<\/td><td>Velvet, many colours; white and cream for the holidays cost more<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Embroidery<\/td><td>Gold, silver or coloured thread; verse, crown, ornaments, dedication<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sizes<\/td><td>Made to your ark; narrow and three-part designs available<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sketch<\/td><td>Up to three initial sketches free; approved sketch is binding<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Production<\/td><td>Usually about 21 days from sketch approval<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matching items<\/td><td>Bimah cover and Torah mantles in the same design<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shipping<\/td><td>Carton with cling film; UPS, FedEx or DHL with full-value insurance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Payment<\/td><td>50% deposit, balance before shipping<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never put a parochet in a washing machine: the fabric shrinks. Clean small stains by hand, first with a wipe and, if needed, a mild cleaner suitable for fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can I order a custom parochet from Israel and have it shipped to the United States?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. Matanyah embroiders parochot in Holon and ships them worldwide by UPS, FedEx or DHL with contents insurance for the full invoice value. The order runs by email: measurements and photos, a quote, a deposit, a sketch for approval, embroidery, and shipping after the balance is paid.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Which measurements do you need?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>The width of the visible part of the ark from the right edge to the left edge, and the height from above the rail to the floor minus 2 cm (1 in). If there is a side pocket, add 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in). Send the figures in centimetres or inches with photos of the ark.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How long does a parochet take?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Usually about 21 days from the approval of the sketch, plus shipping time, which is set in the order. Before the High Holidays order early and write the date you need it by into the order.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can the parochet carry a dedication in Hebrew?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. A dedication in memory of or in honour of someone is embroidered on the parochet. It appears on the sketch with the verse, and we check the Hebrew wording with you before approval.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can I get a matching bimah cover and Torah mantles?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. Most designs can be ordered as a set with a bimah cover and Torah mantles in the same design and embroidery colours. If you already own a parochet, send a photo and we will propose matching pieces.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-6\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Do you make white parochot for the High Holidays?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. Many designs are also made in white or cream for the High Holidays, so the holiday curtain can match the everyday one. Light fabrics cost more than other colours.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-7\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How is the parochet packed for shipping?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>In a carton with cling film. If it arrives damaged, photograph the packaging and the item and send us the photos; we produce a replacement at our expense and handle the insurance claim.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last updated: 12 November 2026<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matanyah embroiders custom parochot (Torah ark curtains) in Holon, Israel, in hundreds of designs: velvet in many colours, verses and ornaments in gold, silver or coloured thread, a Hebrew dedication checked on a sketch, and matching bimah covers and Torah mantles. 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