Yeshivish glossary term
heichal
היכל
Meaning
- sanctuary or Torah ark, especially in Sephardic usage
- holy chamber
Alternate spellings
heikhal
Usage and context
In many Sephardic communities the Torah ark is called the heichal.
- Category
- Sefer Torah and synagogue
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
Do you have the heichal?
Plain-English example
Do you have the sanctuary or Torah ark, especially in Sephardic usage?