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What is a parochet in a synagogue?
It's the curtain in front of the Holy Ark.
What do the jewish decorate in there synagogue?
A couple of examples are the parochet (cloth curtain in front of the holy ark), which is decoratively embroidered; and the Torah scroll, which is adorned with a decorative crown, often made of silver.
What is the name of the curtain that covers the ark?
The curtain that covers the Ark of the Covenant is called the "veil" or "parochet." In the context of the Tabernacle and later the Temple in Jerusalem, this veil separated the Holy of Holies, where the Ark was kept, from the rest of the sacred space. It was a significant element in Jewish worship, symbolizing the separation between God and humanity.
What is the curtains called in a synagogue?
I assume you mean the curtains on the Ark (known to Ashkenazi Jews - those from North and Eastern Europe - as the Aron Kodesh and to the Sephardi - Jews from Spain, Portugal and North Africa - as the Hekhal) used to contain the Sefer Torah, as any other curtains in a synagogue are likely to be practical and of little significance. These curtains are known as parochet (also spelled paroches or parokhet. Most Arks are also fitted with doors - in Ashkenazi and Mizrahi (Jews from the Middle East) synagogues, the curtains will be outside the doors while in Sephardi synagogues they'll be inside.
Are there any special artifacts in a synagogue?
Some synagogue artifacts are: aaron kodesh-"holy ark" which contains Torah scrolls Torah scrolls- parchment scrolls on which the bible is written bimah-table where Torah scrolls are read ner tamid- "eternal light" is a lamb that reminds Jews of the temple in Jerusalem mechitzah- divider between male and female prayer areas Torah cover-cloth fabric covering the Torah scrolls when not in use yad- "hand" a metal, sticklike instrument used to mark one's place when reading the Torah parochet-curtain that covers the ark Elijah's chair-traditional chair reserved for Elijah the prophet. used only during brit mila
