Torah finials or rimonim / rimmonim (, lit. "pomegranates"), singular: rimmon / rimon) are silver or gold finials adorning the top ends of the rollers (עצי חיים ) of a Sefer Torah (Torah scroll). Very often the rimonim are adorned with little bells and are very intricate.[
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Etymology
Rimmonim/Rimmonim, in Hebrew (, translates to
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Bells
Rimmonim often have bells on them, which are commonly associated with Aaron, Moses' brother and the first High Priest of Israel in the Torah. The high priest of Israel'
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Materials
Rimmonim can be made out of many materials, most often silver as it is most easy to engrave on silver, but cedar tree, olive tree, and other woods may be used for its cost and fragrance.
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See also
