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    What is the meaning of Hechal in the name "Hechal Ha-sefer"?

    Question #124014. Asked by flem-ish. (Oct 25 11 9:39 AM)


    raffucci

    		The Torah ark or ark in a synagogue (Jewish house of worship) is known in Hebrew as the Aron Kodesh by the Ashkenazim and as the Hekhál amongst most Sefardim. It is generally a receptacle, or ornamental closet, which contains each synagogue's Torah scrolls (Sifrei Torah in Hebrew). In most cases, when possible, the ark is located on the wall of the synagogue closest to Jerusalem.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torah_ark



    Heichal HaSefer (The Hall of the Book).

    http://www.google.com.pr/#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&rlz=1R2ADFA_enPR425&source=hp&q=+%22Hechal+Ha-sefer&pbx=1&oq=+%22Hechal+Ha-sefer&aq=f&aqi=&aql=1&gs_sm=s&gs_upl=3484l3484l0l6563l1l1l0l0l0l0l235l235l2-1l1l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=d24054f1f13affd6&biw=1024&bih=587

    Oct 25 11, 9:54 AM

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