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Handcrafted Aron Kodesh (Aron Hakodesh) | Torah Ark by A&W Metal Works
Sacred spaces deserve furniture built with care and tradition. Our custom Aron Hakodesh combines timeless design with expert craftsmanship, made to last for generations.
🔗 Discover more on A&W Metal Works website.
“Shivisi Hashem L’negdi Tamid” — A Sign of Sacred Intention
We’re proud to share a piece that brings presence and purpose to sacred spaces: the Shivisy Sign by A & W Metal Works.
Whether in a Bais Hamedrish, shul, or mikvah, this handcrafted sign is more than a decor element—it’s a reminder of what truly matters in avodas Hashem.
Elegant, laser-cut Hebrew lettering Custom finishes to match your furniture Optional base or wall-mount options
Each piece is made with care, honoring tradition while enduring for generations.
A Symbol of Reverence. A Statement of Craftsmanship.
Introducing the Custom Aron Hakodesh by A&W Metal Works a sacred fusion of tradition, elegance, and timeless craftsmanship.
This handcrafted Torah Ark isn’t just furniture it’s a vessel of kavod, a centerpiece of tefillah, and a reflection of the sanctity of the Torah it holds.
✨ Designed to inspire awe in any shul or beis knesses ✨ Built from high-quality wood with optional metal detailing ✨ Fully customizable in finish, size, carving, lighting, and more ✨ Perfect for synagogues, yeshivas, kollels, and community centers
Whether your sanctuary is traditional or modern, Aron Hakodesh is built to serve generations in beauty and in meaning.
🔨 Handcrafted in the USA 🌐 Learn more or request a quote at AW Metal Works
Custom Shul Bookcases: Style Meets Function
If you're in need of a custom, space-saving bookcase, look no further! Our Custom Shul Bookcases come in a variety of heights and wood colors, from the rich Walnut to the crisp Simply White.
Perfect for any space—whether it’s your home, office, or worship area!
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🚿 Elevate Your Mikvah & Shul Spaces 🚿
New shower partitions now available in: ✔️ Sleek Glass – For a modern, open feel ✔️ Durable Composite + Metal Frame – Classic & sturdy
Perfect for: • Mikvah renovations • Shul locker rooms • Spa-like privacy
🔹 Custom sizing & finishes available 🔹 DM us to discuss your project!
✨ NEW! Folding Tables – Space-Saving & Stylish ✨
Now available in your shul’s perfect match: ✅ Sizes: 72" or 96" (length) x 18" (width) ✅ Top Options: Wood or laminate ✅ Colors: Natural, walnut, Sedona red + 5 more ✅ Metal Finishes: 8 elegant options (gold, chrome, black & more)
Ideal for: • Shul events & kiddushim • Classroom flexibility • Compact storage
💡 Custom sizes/finishes available – DM us!
🕍 Custom Aron Hakodesh – Where Kavod Meets Craftsmanship
At A&W Metal Works, we don’t just build Arks—we build legacies.
Our handcrafted Aron Hakodesh is a tribute to centuries of Jewish tradition, designed to stand as the spiritual and aesthetic focal point of your Beis Knesses.
🪵 Crafted from premium wood 🌟 Fully customizable finishes, sizes, and detailing 💡 Options for shelving, lighting, engraving, and metal accents 🔨 Built in the USA with halachic precision and timeless care
Whether you’re building a new shul or restoring a sanctuary, we help bring your vision to life—one sacred detail at a time.
🪑 New Chair Collections – Where Tradition Meets Custom Comfort
Introducing our latest line of Wood & Metal Chairs, built for community and crafted to last.
✨ Wood Chairs: Choose from classic Ladderback or elegant Schoolhouse styles Available in timeless finishes like Natural, Walnut, Red Chestnut, and White Oak
🛠️ Metal Chairs: Strong, stylish, and fully customizable with a wide range of vinyl colors
Every chair is made with care—ready for your shul, school, or sacred space.
✨ Combo Sets: Matching Bimas, Benches & Tables
Unify your synagogue or school space with perfectly matched bimas, benches, and tables — all crafted in a consistent finish for seamless style and purpose.
Elegance. Harmony. Function.
Details Matter: Crystal Leichters, Shivisy Signs, and More Accessories for Your Shul
When furnishing a synagogue or mikvah, it’s the little things that elevate a sacred space from “just functional” to truly meaningful. At A&W Metal Works, we believe every detail counts—and that includes the accessories.
Here are three must-have additions that bring beauty, purpose, and intention to any Jewish communal space:
Crystal Leichters
Bring brilliance and warmth to your Aron Kodesh or Bima with crystal lighting that adds ambiance and spiritual elegance.
Custom sizes
Premium crystal clarity
Fits both modern and traditional décor
Let there be light—and let it feel like kavod.
Shivisy Signs
A daily reminder: “Shivisi Hashem L’Negdi Tamid” – I place Hashem before me always.
Wall-mounted or base-standing
Fully customizable in size and finish
Available in wood, metal, or printed plaque
These signs don’t just decorate—they inspire.
Coat Racks & Hangers
Keep your entryway and mikvah organized with durable, polished options:
Chrome or gold hangers
Matching wood finishes available
Functional, elegant, and built to last
Because dignity should be present in every detail—even where you hang your coat.
Every accessory is handcrafted and customizable to your space’s needs. From lighting to signage and utility, our finishing touches reflect the sanctity of your community.
🕍 Custom Aron Hakodesh Handcrafted Torah Ark by A&W Metal Works
✨ A Symbol of Reverence. A Statement of Craftsmanship. ✨
This isn’t just furniture. It’s a sacred vessel designed to honor centuries of Jewish tradition — built to elevate your sanctuary with timeless beauty and meaning.
Why Stands Out: ✔️ Handcrafted with precision in the USA ✔️ Fully customizable – wood stain, size, engraving, interior lighting & more ✔️ Elegant vertical silhouette with ornamental detailing ✔️ Built to last generations in your shul, yeshiva, or beis medrash
Whether you're building a new synagogue or restoring a legacy space, this Torah Ark is the centerpiece your community deserves.
📩 Contact A&W Metal Works to begin your custom design. 🔗 Aron Hakodesh 📍 Made with care. Built with kavod.
The Shtender: More Than Just a Stand
When it comes to deepening kavana during tefillah or Torah learning, the shtender is more than a piece of furniture—it’s a personal sanctuary.
From classic standing designs to custom rabbi shtenders with engraving, A&W Metal Works crafts each one with care, beauty, and longevity in mind. 🛠️
👉 Discover the styles, uses, and custom options in our latest post:
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“The Essential Guide to Shtenders”
The Halachic Role of Mechitzes and How to Build Them Right
A blend of tradition, design, and sacred space.
In Orthodox shuls, the mechitzah isn’t just a partition. It’s a quiet but powerful symbol — of spiritual focus, of sacred boundaries, of community values held dearly and visibly.
But when it comes time to actually build one? That’s where halacha meets architecture.
🌿 What Is a Mechitzah — and Why Do We Need One?
At its core, a mechitzah is a halachic requirement: a physical separation between men and women during tefillah. Not as a wall of exclusion, but as a framework for deeper connection — to prayer, to modesty, to God.
🕊️ Halachic purpose: to preserve concentration and sanctity. 💫 Communal purpose: to create a space where everyone can daven with kavana (intention), in dignity and respect.
📏 The Halachic Blueprint: How Tall, How Opaque, and Where?
No two communities interpret mechitzah requirements exactly the same — but here are some basics most poskim (halachic authorities) agree on:
Height: Usually 40–60 inches. Enough to provide visual separation, especially while seated.
Visibility: Some mechitzes are fully opaque, others frosted or partially see-through. The key is no clear line of sight.
Placement: It must divide the men’s and women’s areas before tefillah begins — typically between pews or aligned with aisles.
📝 Always consult your rav when designing a mechitzah. Halacha is precise, but implementation is personal.
🛠️ Materials That Honor the Mission
At A&W Metal Works, we’ve designed custom mechitzes for shuls all over North America — from intimate shtiebels to major city synagogues. The materials matter, not just for durability, but for the message they send:
Wood: Warm, timeless, and refined. Think walnut, white oak, or red chestnut — a nod to tradition.
Glass: Clean and modern — frosted or etched for halachic integrity while allowing light and openness.
Phenolic panels: Tough, low-maintenance, and ideal for schools or multi-use spaces.
All our mechitzes — whether fixed or mobile — are handcrafted, custom-sized, and built with intention.
🏗️ Custom Mechitzes, Tailored to Each Kehillah
No two sanctuaries are alike. Neither are their mechitzes.
From folding panels in weekday minyan rooms to elegant full-length dividers in large sanctuaries, we design mechitzes that are:
🕯️ Halachically sound
🎨 Aesthetically fitting
🔒 Safe, stable, and durable
🙌 Respectful of every community’s culture and character
A mechitzah done right doesn’t just meet a requirement. It elevates the room. It brings dignity to prayer. It reflects the beauty of Torah-centered design.
✨ Tradition Meets Craftsmanship
At A&W Metal Works, we’re not just fabricators — we’re partners in bringing sacred spaces to life.
Whether you're looking to build a new mechitzah or upgrade an existing one, our team is here to help you balance halachic integrity, design harmony, and communal needs.
📩 Thinking about a new mechitzah for your shul? Let’s build something that reflects who you are — and Who you’re praying to.
✨ From Seforim Wagons to Crystal Leichters: The Unsung Heroes of Every Shul ✨
When we picture a shul, we usually think big — the Aron Kodesh, the Bima, long rows of benches, maybe a fancy Rabbi’s chair with a carved back. But let’s be honest: the real day-to-day flow of a shul depends on the low-key essentials no one talks about... until they’re missing.
At A&W Metal Works, we’ve built everything from massive Torah arks to humble, hard-working book carts. Here are a few of the most underrated but absolutely vital items every shul should consider adding (or upgrading):
1. Seforim Wagons (Book Carts) These rolling shelves are lifesavers in busy shuls and batei medrash — helping seforim travel from shiur to shiur without getting lost or trashed.
🔹 Why it matters: Keeps things organized, reduces wear-and-tear, and encourages clean-up. 🔹 Our Tip: Go for durable wheels, smooth handles, and double-sided options if your beis is packed. 🛠️ Browse our Seforim Wagons →
2. Crystal Leichters (Candle Holders) Not just decorative — these add warmth, reverence, and a sense of kavod to any space.
🔹 Why it matters: They elevate the Bima and bring a glow of spirituality. 🔹 Our Tip: Choose crystal for modern elegance that sparkles without stealing the spotlight.
3. Coat Racks & Chrome Hangers Unsexy? Maybe. Essential? Absolutely.
🔹 Why it matters: Prevents coat pileups, soggy messes, and arguments over “whose black coat is this?” 🔹 Our Tip: Ours are sturdy, sleek, and built to survive decades of Yom Kippur traffic.
4. Small Torah Safes Perfect for weekday minyanim, travel, or side rooms where a full Aron just isn’t practical.
🔹 Why it matters: Secure, respectful storage for Sifrei Torah — wherever you need it. 🔹 Our Tip: Fire-rated, holds two scrolls, optional wheels. Small but mighty.
5. Bal Tefilah & Rabbi Amid Stands Functional, lightweight, and respectful — perfect for davening or reading in small spaces.
🔹 Why it matters: Gives your shaliach tzibbur a dignified place to lead. 🔹 Our Tip: We make ours with reinforced bases and durable, stain-resistant finishes.
🛠️✨ At A&W Metal Works, we give the same care to a coat rack as we do to a custom Aron. Because whether it’s a seforim cart or a crystal leichter, the details matter. The smoother your shul runs, the more everyone can focus on what really counts.
📬 Got something in mind for your beis medrash or shul? Let’s build it together.
Mikvah Railings by A&W Metal Works: Where Safety Meets Halachic Beauty
When it comes to designing mikvahs, every detail matters — from halachic compliance to aesthetics and durability. That’s why A&W Metal Works specializes in custom Mikvah Railings that are:
✔️ Safe & supportive ✔️ Halachically approved ✔️ Elegantly designed ✔️ Rust- and corrosion-resistant ✔️ Customizable for any shul or mikvah
Choose from a range of premium materials and styles — from modern to traditional — and create a sacred space that’s both functional and beautiful.
✨ Built to last. Made with care. Crafted for community.
🔗 Learn more & request a quote for MIkvah Railings