Jerusalem Gate
This original papercut was created to honor a couple for their dedication to their synagogue. The design takes the shape of an open gate overlooking Jerusalem, symbolizing the synagogue's name (gates of righteousness). In the archway of the gate is the quote "Banecha k'shtiley zaitim, saviv lashulchanecha" - your children shall be like olive saplings around your table (Tehilim 128:3). Looking through the gate, there are 2 grown olive trees representing this couple. Sheltered beneath the large trees are six olive saplings, representing their six children (two are the same to represent their twins).
A path winds through this olive orchard, leading the family to Jerusalem - the heart of the Jewish world. Above the arch of the gate are budding olive branches to symbolize the family's growth as well as their commitment to the spiritual growth of their community and the Jewish people. The imagery of nature and growth signifies both the husband's profession in landscaping and wife's role in helping other families nurture their own children (saplings). This papercut has three layers symbolizing the strong dedication of the family as a model for their entire community: "Vehachut hameshulash lo bimherah yinatek" - the three stranded cord is not easily broken (Kohelet 4:12).
This original papercut was created to honor a couple for their dedication to their synagogue. The design takes the shape of an open gate overlooking Jerusalem, symbolizing the synagogue's name (gates of righteousness). In the archway of the gate is the quote "Banecha k'shtiley zaitim, saviv lashulchanecha" - your children shall be like olive saplings around your table (Tehilim 128:3). Looking through the gate, there are 2 grown olive trees representing this couple. Sheltered beneath the large trees are six olive saplings, representing their six children (two are the same to represent their twins).
A path winds through this olive orchard, leading the family to Jerusalem - the heart of the Jewish world. Above the arch of the gate are budding olive branches to symbolize the family's growth as well as their commitment to the spiritual growth of their community and the Jewish people. The imagery of nature and growth signifies both the husband's profession in landscaping and wife's role in helping other families nurture their own children (saplings). This papercut has three layers symbolizing the strong dedication of the family as a model for their entire community: "Vehachut hameshulash lo bimherah yinatek" - the three stranded cord is not easily broken (Kohelet 4:12).
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