aron kodesh
Synagogue's holy cabinet
An aron kodesh is the cabinet or ark in a synagogue that houses the Torah scrolls.
It is typically set against the wall facing Jerusalem and serves as the focal point of the sanctuary.
The term is Hebrew, literally meaning "holy ark." Opening the aron kodesh during services marks moments of special reverence: The congregation rose as the rabbi opened the aron kodesh.
- Torah scrollHandwritten biblical parchment roll
- covenantBinding formal pledge
- Torah readingLiturgical scripture chanting
- KaddishJewish prayer honoring dead
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
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Portable sacred dwelling
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