Commercial & Institutional Projects

The creation of this custom Torah Ark is a story of combining deep-rooted spiritual tradition with high-end modern craftsmanship. Master craftsman Shalom Zargari brought the intricate woodwork to life through his technical skill and attention to detail.

· The project began with the construction of the main Ark, which is framed by formal, robust brickwork columns.

· Premium solid and exotic hardwoods—specifically walnut and red oak—were meticulously prepared using a custom "brick design" pattern.

· Every single piece of wood was hand-cut and individually rounded before being mapped into a complex mosaic.

· The massive doors were built using solid walnut, styled as a refined, upscale riff on classic barn doors.

· Modern high-quality hardware was integrated to let the heavy doors glide open seamlessly.

· To maximize the space below the sacred scrolls, custom-sized storage drawers were seamlessly hidden beneath the main cabinet.

· At the peak, a traditional Talmudic passage was carved entirely by hand into the crown.

· The carved lettering was visually illuminated by filling it with the natural, vivid sawdust of yellow heartwood.

· The project later expanded to include nine floor-to-ceiling red oak bookcases and matching lecterns.

· The entire sanctuary space was unified by threading matching walnut strips directly through the flanking oak shelves.