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Judaism -- Liturgical objects

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Rayor Family Torah Ark Curtains

 Collection
Identifier: B341
Abstract The Jewish community in Cheyenne, Wyoming, committed to building a new synagogue around 1950. The leaders of the community, including Bernard Leon Rayor, equally provided the funds for the building. When Mt. Sinai Congregation was completed, B.L. Rayor donated the ark curtains, which were left unused because his name was embroidered on them. The curtains were rediscovered in storage. Collection contains a red Bimah curtain and valance for the Ark Embroidered in gold threads and sequins on...
Dates: between 1950-1951