bimah
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bimah
From Yiddish bime, or directly from Hebrew bīmāh, from Greek bêma bema
Example Sentences
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It’s a very profound honor to stand up on any bimah, or pulpit.
From Slate • Aug. 7, 2025
Last month, even he appeared near a breaking point, pleading to Mr. Netanyahu from his synagogue’s bimah, “Stop this runaway out-of-control car before it hurtles off the abyss.”
From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2023
She stepped onto the bimah, the raised platform in synagogues from which services are led, and recalled that the last time she stood there, she was with her mom getting ready for services.
From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2022
“L’shanah tovah tikatevu,” the Temple Or Rishon cantor sang from a bright bimah.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2021
Mrs. Gruver and her husband stand behind Noah at the bimah.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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