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What is the purpose of the ark?
There were two arks , Noahs ark and the ark of the covenant.The ark of the covenant was to carry the ten commandments. Today, the ark is a cabinet in synagogues, normally at the front of the sanctuary, where the Torahs are kept.
What is the cabinet the Torahs are kept in called?
In English it is called the "Holy Ark". In Hebrew it is called the "Aron Kodesh" (אָרוֹן קׄדֶש).
Why do Jews dance with 2 Torahs on Simchat Torah?
They're rejoicing over the Torah.
What is a mantle in a synagogue. What does it do?
The mantle is a tapestry that goes over the Holy Ark, which serves both to sanctify the Holy Ark and the Torahs that lie within and serves as an artwork to show Jewish devotion to God.
What special objects are in a Jewish temple?
The ark (where the Torahs are kept), and sidurs (prayerbooks). Most have a Menorah, which reminds us of the miracle from the story of Chanukah.
Should a non Jewish person stand before an open ark containing Torahs?
It depends on the type of synagogue, this might be allowed in some Reform and Conservative synagogues.
What is a bar mitzvah call for a boy and girl twins?
I once saw a twin brother and sister share their B'nai Mitzvah. 2 Torahs were taken out of the ark so they could carry the Torahs on opposite sides of the sanctuary. After that, the extra Torah was put back in the Ark. The twin brother and sister "took turns" reading from the Torah and Haftorah.
How is Schindler's ark like Noah's ark?
In Noah's Ark Noah saves many animals from being killed by a flood. In Schindler's Ark Schindler saves many Jews from being killed in the Holocaust
When was United Talmud Torahs of Montreal created?
United Talmud Torahs of Montreal was created in 1896.
Where are the first of each of the commandments on a synagogue?
Assuming the questioner is asking where the 10 Statements are located in a synagogue, the answer is that if a synagogue has the 10 Statements on display, they are usually located on or above the ark containing the Torahs at the front of the prayer sanctuary.
How did the animals get to the ark?
God put where to go in there minds and they went to the ark and knew what to do
Which way does the ark face and why?
In a synagogue, the ark is always placed at the front of the congregation. Because Jews pray facing Jerusalem, the ark is placed with its back toward Jerusalem and the opening facing the congregation.
