Bimah Skills
Upcoming Sessions
1. Saturday, December 6, 2025 • 16 Kislev 5786
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLerner Sanctuary2. Saturday, January 10, 2026 • 21 Tevet 5786
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLerner Sanctuary3. Saturday, February 7, 2026 • 20 Shevat 5786
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLerner Sanctuary4. Saturday, March 7, 2026 • 18 Adar 5786
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLerner SanctuaryPast SessionsSaturday, November 8, 2025 • 17 Cheshvan 5786 - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Lerner Sanctuary
How to Take an Aliyah to the Torah - November 8 and February 7
Practice how to receive the honor of an aliyah. We will review how to walk to the bimah, where to stand, how to recite the bracha (blessing), and how to return to your seat.
How to Lift/Wrap the Torah - December 6 and March 7
If you’ve never lifted or wrapped the Torah before, or just want to practice, here is your chance! In this class, We will learn how to walk to the bimah, lift (hagbah), and wrap (glilah) the sefer Torah (scroll).
Choreography of the Torah Service - January 10
Attend this class to learn and review the choreography of the Torah service. Who stands where on the bimah, when do people shift, and what different positions mean.
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