The ornate cabinet on the Jerusalem-facing wall of the synagogue in which the Torah scrolls are kept.
Este cel mai important loc al sinagogii. Când se deschide pentru a scoate Tora, credincioșii se ridică în picioare. Deasupra lui se află adesea Tablele Legii, iar în fața lui arde ner tamid.
See also
In the same category
- MenorahThe seven-branched lampstand of the Temple in Jerusalem, one of the oldest Jewish symbols.
- MezuzahThe small case fixed to the doorpost of Jewish homes and synagogues, containing the "Shema" prayer.
- TefillinTwo small leather boxes containing Torah verses, bound on the arm and forehead at weekday morning prayer.