(rimonim)
Two ornamental finials that fit over the upper staves of the Torah scroll. They are often in the shape of towers or fruits.
In Venice, for the holiday of Tisha B’Av, wooden rimonim replace the silver ones.
How to dress a Torah scroll.
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