Position of the Rav's Seat in Shul
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07 May 2014 22:05 - 08 May 2014 00:54 #2383
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In many many shuls if not most, the Rav and officers seat facing the Kehila. Why is that and is it correct. It would seem these individuals should be facing the aron like everyone else.
What is minhag Ahskenaz in this regard?
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Steven
What is minhag Ahskenaz in this regard?
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13 May 2014 06:12 #2384
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The Rambam mentions that the zekeinim sit facing the people. I believe this is to help the congregation maintain the אימה required for davening.
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13 May 2014 13:36 #2385
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Minhag Ashkenaz is that the Rov and everyone in the Mizrach sit with their face towards the Aron, and that is the way it is done in KAYJ.
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