The bimah is the raised platform located either at the front or
centre of a synagogue. It's from the bimah that religious services
are led. This means that you can find the Rabbi, Cantor, and
synagogue officials on the bimah during services.
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A bimah is a central, elevated area in a synagogoe from the
Torah is read.
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A Cantor's lectern (known in Hebrew as an "Amud") is where the
cantor prays. The Bimah is where the Torah is read. Occasionally, a
cantor will pray from the Bimah. The Bimah is traditionally on a
raised platform, whereas the Cantor's lectern is not.