Midnight blue (very dark blue) velvet Challah Cover, hand made in the holy city of Tzfat (Safed) Israel, hand painted original design.

This exquisite design shows a representation of the famous “Yerushalayim Shel Zahav” (Jerusalem of Gold) crown. It was given by noted Talmudic scholar Rabbi Akiva to his wife Rachel, upon his return from years of studying the Torah. Legend has it that Rachel, who came from a well-to-do family, married him he was an uneducated shepherd, and her father left her penniless. She and her new husband lived in shameful poverty, sleeping on a bed of straw. In the mornings, when Rabbi Akiva arose, he would pull straw out of his devoted wife’s hair, and promise that one day they would fare better and he would be able to afford a priceless crown. After many years of studies, he returned with 24 thousand pupils in tow. And he was able to buy Rachel the beautiful Jerusalem of Gold crown. Jerusalem of Gold has become an icon in the Jewish World representing beauty, love, Torah studies, and especially Jerusalem’s role as a center for both the Jewish world and Jews as individuals. (http://www.avi-biran.co.il/Jerusalem_of_gold.htm)

* This handmade Challah Cover is exquisitely handpainted using the finest imported burgundy velvet and elegant gold beaded trim.

* This Challah Cover can be made in black or ivory velvet.

* The Challah Cover measures approximately 18x16" (46x41 cm).

* Care: hand-wash separately, and air dry.

* Price includes personalization (two words such as "Mishpacha Cohen") in Hebrew or English.

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