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Who uses the bimah?
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.
Where would you find the bimah in the synagogue?
You would find it either at the front or centre of the sanctuary.
How do you write bimah in Hebrew?
Bimah = בימה
In which religious building would a bimah be found?
A bimah is found in a synagogue.
What is the difference between a cantor's lectern and a bimah?
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.
Why is a bimah raised?
The bimah or bema in a is raised so everyone in the room can see and hear the person standing there. The bimah is the raised platform in a synagogue that holds the reading table where the Torah is unrolled for reading. Most of a synagogue service is frequently led from the bimah. Different architectural traditioins place the bimah in the rear, center or front of the synagogue.
What happenes at the bimah and what simuler feature can be found in a chruch?
The Bimah is used for reading the Torah.Read more: What_is_a_Bimah
What is the bimah?
The bimah is the raised platform located at the center of a synagogue. It is used for reading the Torah out loud during the services.
What is the raised platform in the center of the synagogue?
It is called a "bima" - pronounced "bee-MAH."
What is the Bimah in a othodox synagogue?
The Bimah is raised for the core worship of the synagogue
What is the name of the person that reads out the Bimah?
The 'bimah' is the raised platform at the front of the synagogue. Anyone involved in leading a religious service will stand on it.
What do people wear at the bar mitzvar?
a bimah
