Parochet made from fragments
Item
Title
Parochet made from fragments
Description
The Torah ark curtain is composed of three distinct textile fragments mounted on synthetic fabric. The central section originates from a green velvet parochet and features a Hebrew dedicatory inscription, along with the Hebrew initials K[eter] T[orah], flanked by two lions holding a crown. This piece was donated by Nachum Schlesinger and his wife Freidl. The upper section consists of a silk fragment bearing a single line of Hebrew text reading: “Donation to Ch[evrah] K[adisha] Trenčín.” The lower section is covered with a brocade fabric decorated with a floral motif.
Coverage
Trenčín
Date
1873, post-war
Language
HEB
Identifier
TN 3/III-03
Materials
velvet, silk, brocade, synthetic fabric
Physical Dimensions
207 x 116 cm
Collection
Citation
“Parochet made from fragments,” Slovak Jewish Heritage Database, accessed July 17, 2025, https://database.slovak-jewish-heritage.org/items/show/722.