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Bimah Skills

Upcoming Sessions

1. Saturday, December 6, 2025 16 Kislev 5786

12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLerner Sanctuary

2. Saturday, January 10, 2026 21 Tevet 5786

12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLerner Sanctuary

3. Saturday, February 7, 2026 20 Shevat 5786

12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLerner Sanctuary

4. Saturday, March 7, 2026 18 Adar 5786

12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLerner Sanctuary
Past Sessions
Saturday, 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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Thu, November 13 2025 22 Cheshvan 5786