"Tallit Neckband"
31" x 3.5", 18 Mesh (AR 131)
The atarah is a part of the tallis that people know today. The atarah is the neckband that can be found in most tallits today.
Jews do not believe in making their Rabbi bless their belongings, even if these belongings are used for religious practices. This is a far cry from the practice of a number of religions, even those similar to Judaism. However, they still believe in blessing some of the religious tools and ornaments as a sign if respect for God. This is why the Jews recite a prayer or a blessing before they wear the tallis, the Jewish prayer shawl that they wear during the morning prayer and during Sabbath. The Jews take this blessing very seriously, as they recite the prayer or blessing the moment the talit is removed from the body, even accidentally.
The atarah is sewn on the side nearest to where the head is when the tallis is worn.
For purchase information on this painting adapted to needlepoint canvas: 31" x 3.5", 18 Mesh (AR 131), please contact:
Pamela Rishfeld
Rishfeld Designs, Inc
RishfeldDesigns@aol.com
1-770-844-6595
www.RishfeldDesigns.com
