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It
was the custom of Jews in Germanic lands to form a scarf
from the wrap worn by the infant during circumcision. The
scarf, decorated by the child's family, was inscribed with
a blessing and used as a personalized Torah Binder for the
child's Bar Mitzvah and Wedding celebrations. This tradition,
which was almost lost during the Holocaust, is now enjoying
a strong revival. Our Wimpel Kit, inspired by an 18th century
Italian design, includes a long narrow scarf with reinforced
pointed edges and satin ties. Today, in many communities,
a wimpel is also created in honor of a child's consecration
and/or Bar/Bat-Mitzvah celebrations.
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