A memorial board keeps the names of a community's departed in front of the congregation at every service. Matanyah designs and makes memorial boards, yahrzeit (\u05d9\u05d0\u05e8\u05e6\u05d9\u05d9\u05d8) boards and memorial walls in its workshop in Holon, Israel, from a single dedication to a wall of more than 150 plaques, with Hebrew engraving done by people who read Hebrew, a free rendering on your wall before production, and insured shipping to synagogues abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boards start at 12 plaques and go up to walls of more than 150. Because the plaques are separate, names are added over the years by ordering new engraved plaques to match the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A plaque usually carries the first name and family name of the deceased, the father's name (and in some Sephardic communities the mother's name as well), and the Hebrew date of passing, in the form "\u05dc\u05e2\u05d9\u05dc\u05d5\u05d9 \u05e0\u05e9\u05de\u05ea \u2026 \u05d6"\u05dc, \u05e0\u05dc\u05d1"\u05e2 \u2026 \u05ea.\u05e0.\u05e6.\u05d1.\u05d4.". A line such as "\u05e0\u05ea\u05e8\u05dd \u05dc\u05d6\u05db\u05d5\u05ea \u2026" can be added for the donor, and the board itself usually carries a heading or verse such as "\u05dc\u05d6\u05db\u05e8\u05d5\u05df \u05e2\u05d5\u05dc\u05dd". Customs differ, so check with your rabbi. We give free advice on memorial wording by phone or email, and every name appears on the sketch before it is engraved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the board arrives damaged, photograph the packaging and the board and send us the photos; we produce a replacement at our expense and handle the insurance claim. If the carrier loses the package, we make a new board and ship it at our expense. See Ordering from abroad<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Memorial boards are made for self-installation: four screws with wall anchors, and on illuminated boards the electrics arrive ready to connect. Hanging hardware and the transformer are included in the package where needed. What takes care is hanging the board straight and in the right place; a level and a second pair of hands are enough. Illuminated boards for the United States ship with a transformer suited to US voltage; tell us your country when you request the quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A board is a long-term commitment, so plan room for the names that will come. Rather than guessing, think about three scenarios: today's names only, a few additions over the next years, or a wall that grows for decades. Many communities order a package of plaques in advance and manage the name list through a personal link on our website, where the list is pasted, edited until the engraving starts, and tracked until shipping. Our memorial board buying guide<\/a> covers sizing and planning in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\nInstalling the board yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Adding names over the years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Specifications at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Item<\/th> Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Materials<\/td> Wood-tone formica on MDF, clear or matte perspex, combinations<\/td><\/tr> Plaques<\/td> Gold, silver or black tone, engraved in Hebrew; separate, so names can be added<\/td><\/tr> Size<\/td> From 12 plaques to walls of more than 150<\/td><\/tr> Lighting<\/td> Optional LED backlight or illuminated candle in warm white, cool white or blue<\/td><\/tr> Rendering<\/td> Free, on a photo of your wall; up to three initial sketches free<\/td><\/tr> Delivery abroad<\/td> Up to 45 business days from the order<\/td><\/tr> Installation<\/td> Four screws with wall anchors; electrics ready to connect<\/td><\/tr> Shipping<\/td> Custom polystyrene box; UPS, FedEx or DHL with full-value insurance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Related recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n