Harry designed and created - with his own hands, using the industrial-strength sewing machines in the raincoat factory where he worked as a stitcher - many Torah covers. Several are used at his home shul, Congregation Kehillath Israel in Brookline, Massachusetts, and several have been distributed to various locations around the country, including Brandeis University. Harry dedicated his covers to various family members whom he lost in the Shoah, including his wife, Faige, and son, Mannis; also "In Memory of the Six Million Who Perished in Holocaust," to his brother-in-law Bernard who was instrumental in Harry's survival, and many more.
Harry was very proud of his Torah covers and he loved showing his many visitors the two that he kept stored in his bedroom closet.
Harry and his Torah covers - a true labor of love.
Congregation Kehillath Israel in Brookline, Massachusetts; Harry's shul.
Stained glass in KI's Rabb Chapel.
Dear Sara,
ReplyDeleteI am simply overwhelmed by this story.
Thank you,
Liz