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Rachel Kaplan's Wimpel
"In the Beginning..."
for Rachel Liorah Miller Kaplan
by Bonnie Jean Kaplan
The above wimpel was the first created in Sacramento, July 1979, preceding the birth of Rachel Kaplan on August 29, 1979. Colored pens, pencils and embroidery are incorporated throughout this always growing design. Over the years, with the inclusion of each simcha in Rachel's life, this wimpel has continued in the performance of its duty to provide a chronology of her Jewish growth. When it was first conceived, there was no preconceived idea that it would take on a life of its own. Thus is had more detail from the beginning than those that were created in later years for other families. In some parts of Rachel's wimpel, the congestion of data reflects the need to create wimpel with open spaces, left vacant for future growth.
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Picture to left:
The Hebrew word ‘Shalom' flanks at the ends, encompassing the central prayer and all personal detail to support it. The prayers' focus remains a priority that Rachel grows to the ‘study (of) Torah, be married under the chuppah (make a Jewish home) and perform good deeds.' |
Picture to right:
Graphic symbols and text relevant
to Rachel's history enhances this wimpel. Her embroidered name (in Hebrew), with the hands of the Kohanim, reflect upon her paternal heritage. |
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