Parochot · Ark Curtains

The parochet (plural parochot) is the curtain that hangs over the Aron Kodesh, the holy ark of the synagogue. Each of our custom embroidered parochot is made in Israel of European velvet with precise embroidery, sewn to the exact width and height of your ark and embroidered with your dedication.

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Buying guide

  • Sizing: measure the width of the Aron from edge to edge and add 2 in (5 cm) so the curtain hangs with soft folds. Measure the height from the rod (or rail) down to where the curtain should end. If a cornice hides the top, tell us how much, so the embroidery sits in the visible part. Send both numbers and a wide photo of the ark.
  • Materials: European velvet with gold, silver or colored embroidery. Many designs can be made in other velvet and thread colors.
  • Dedication wording: most parochot carry the dedication in a band near the bottom: "L'ilui nishmat" with the Hebrew names, "In honor of", or "Donated by the ... family", often with the Hebrew year. Agree on the text with your rabbi or gabbai, since it will hang in the shul for many years.

How to order

Choose a design, type your dedication in Hebrew or English and see a live sketch on that exact parochet. Enter your Aron measurements, approve the sketch and press Request a quote. We confirm the price and timeline before production.

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Questions

Parochot · Ark Curtains: common questions

What is a parochet?

A parochet is the decorated curtain that hangs over the Aron Kodesh, the ark where the Torah scrolls are kept. It recalls the curtain of the Mishkan and the Holy Temple.

How do I measure my Aron Kodesh for a parochet?

Measure the width from edge to edge and add 2 in (5 cm) for soft folds. Measure the height from the rod or rail down to where the curtain should end. Send both numbers and a wide photo of the ark, and we confirm the size with your quote.

Can the parochet be made in any size?

Yes. Every parochet is sewn to the width and height of your Aron. Very large or unusual arks are welcome; send the measurements and a photo.

What should the dedication say?

Most dedications include l'ilui nishmat or In honor of, the Hebrew names, the donating family and the Hebrew year. You can write in Hebrew, English or both and see it on the live sketch before approving.

Do you make a white parochet for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?

Yes. See our High Holiday parochot. Many shuls hang a white parochet for the Yamim Noraim, together with white Torah mantles and a white bimah cover, so order well ahead of Elul.

Why is there no price?

The price depends on the size of your ark, the design and the embroidery. Approve your sketch and press Request a quote, and we will send the price and the timeline.