Prayer Shawls for a Father and Son

Various fabrics on wool and silk backgrounds
Stencilling, aplliqué, photo transfer
107 x 208 cm (42"x 82")
Gematria research by Dr. Paul Kay
Commissioned for Rabbi Paul and Tal Golomb

These tallitot present in considerable detail the personalities and interests of Paul and Tal.

Paul majored in math and continues to be a fine athlete. His tallit corners present numerologi-cal puzzles that combine his name, favourite holiday and Torah portion, and softball...as well a some 'hidden messages'.

Tal, a lawyer for New York City, has a keen interest in architecture. The corners and collar develop the theme of 'bridges', reflecting his personal rite of passage, the links he creates professionally, and some of his favourite structures.

Tal's tallit,commissioned for his marriage, was first used at the aufruf, and then during the ceremony to wrap bride and groom.

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detail of Paul's tallit
Tal's tallit
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