noun
- Plural of bima; raised platforms or pulpits in a synagogue from which the Torah is read during services.
Usage: Also spelled 'bimah' (singular) or 'bimot' (plural in Hebrew); primarily used in Jewish religious contexts
Examples
- The bimas in the synagogue were ornately decorated with carved wood.
- During the service, the cantor stood on one of the bimas to lead the congregation.
- Many traditional synagogues feature elevated bimas at the center of the sanctuary.
- The rabbi ascended the bimas to deliver the weekly sermon.