The Torah Mantles

In March 2000 the Dave family decided to honor their uncle and brother Hyman Dave on the occasion of his 90th birthday by sponsoring a new set of four torah mantles.

These mantles were designed, woven and assembled by Judaica artist Phyllis Kantor of Portland, Oregon. The design features the mountains and colors of our region and bears the hebrew inscription "Esa enai el heharim meayin yavo ezri" - "I lift my eyes to the mountains whence comes my help", the opening words of the 121st Psalm.

The mantles were dedicated at a shabbat ceremony in December 2000. Shown here from left to right are Jerry Dave, Hyman's sister Rosalie Schreier, and honoree Hyman Dave.

Note that the breast plates have been removed from the scrolls and hung in the ark. This is so that the design is not covered and to protect the mantles.

The 'Dave' mantles will be used at all ordinary times of the year. At the three 'pilgrimage' festivals - Pesach, Shavuot and Succot - they will be replaced with the gold 'Schochet' mantles; and of course during the High Holidays white mantles will be used.