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It's called the Bimah, and the Torah is placed upon it when it is read from. It's actually more of a low cabinet than a table. See also:

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What is a synagogue congregation called?

It's called a synagogue congregation.


What is the Hebrew name for meeting place in a synagogue?

There is no special place in a synagogue called a "meeting place"


What are the steps called in a synagogue?

There is no special word for the steps in a synagogue. You may be thinking of the raised platform in the front or center of the chapel which is called a bima.


What are prayer books called in a synagogue?

Siddurim.


What is the Jewish tradition of a male going to the synagogue on the Sabbath before his wedding called?

The custom of a groom being called to the Torah in synagogue on the Sabbath before his wedding is called an aufruf.


What is the desk used for in a synagogue?

If you are referring to the table on the Bima (pulpit), it is used to lay the Torah on, for reading.


Where can you buy a Shulchan - Torah Reading Table - for a synagogue?

Jewish publishing companies and Jewish bookstores.


What are the Jewish buildings' names?

One of them is called a "synagogue".


What was the name of the curtains of the Jews called?

Go to synagogue


How do you describe a synagogue?

A synagogue is a Jewish house of worship. It is also sometimes called a temple. Instead of an altar the synagogue has a Bimah. A typical synagogue will offer Hebrew classes and is also used for social gatherings.


What is a priest called that teaches in a synagogue?

No one works as a priest in a synagogue. Although Jewish men know if they belong to the priestly tribe today, there is no active priesthood in Judaism.


Judasim place of worship?

It's called a synagogue in English.