The Bimah

Hi,

We have been learning about synagogue construction.

The bimah, on which the Torah is read, is to be in the center of the shul. [We are taught that this is to mirror the mizbeiach, the altar in the Beit haMikdash.]

For mystical reasons, there should be no more than six steps ascending to the bimah.

(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 150:5; Mishneh Berurah 150:12)

Have a great day,
Mordechai