Figuring out how to display them was a challenge.
I borrowed two High Holiday (all white) Torah mantles.
With the help of a dear friend Diane F, we shopped for dowels and finials at Home Depot.
Problem #1: How to hold up the mantles SOLVED
Problem #2: How to keep the pseudo-Torahs upright SOLVED
#1. Not only did Diane shop with me, but she also cut the dowels on her chop saw...and she cut cardboard inserts. The woman is a wizard with an x-acto blade!
The Torah mantles fit well over this structure. Two drapery finials were used to create decorative handles (Aitzey Chaiim- Trees of Life.)
#2. Solving the standing upright concern required a trip to the local hardware store. I picked up some plaster of paris and then scavenged some old clay flower pots from the garage. My husband provided the badly needed extra set of hands!
We begin the installation tomorrow. I'll post pictures!
Sending much gratitude to Diane and Jeff!
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