Meanings
nounamud (plural amudim)
plural amudim
- The lectern on the bima.
In many congregations it is customary for the Reader to chant Hamelekh while standing in his place or near the amud (prayer desk) and then to walk to it with a bowed head and to conclude, "Who is sitting on a high and lofty throne."
1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 145
Origin
- Hebrewעַמּוּד
- Englishamud
From Hebrew עַמּוּד.
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