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This photo shows the view looking towards the rear of the synagogue. The men's section has seats facing the central bima.
The Cochin tradition uses this bima only for less important birchot ha'shachar (preliminary services).
All main services and Torah reading is done in the upstairs bima (adjacent to the women's section). The stairs and upper
bima are visible towards the rear of the photo.
The electric lights are meant to resemble the traditional oil lamps originally used in Cochin synagogues.
| View of both bimas, facing rear (away from ark) |
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| the museum curator (Mira) is here shown describing the synagogue to my parents |
| detail of the upstairs bima at Moshav Nevatim |
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| note the Torah blessings on the right side |
| detail of ark in Moshav Nevatim |
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| the Torah Scrolls are stored inside the ark |
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