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Bima

A bima (Hebrew: בימה), also known as an alim (עלים) or tebah (תבה), is a raised platform or pulpit in a synagogue from which the Torah is read during religious services. The term bima is derived from the Greek word bēma, meaning "an elevated place or platform." In Sephardic and some Ashkenazic synagogues, the bima is often located in the center of the main prayer hall, while in others, it may be positioned near the ark containing the Torah scrolls. The bima serves as a focal point during services, particularly for the reading of the Torah and Haftarah, and is sometimes used for delivering sermons or leading prayers. In some traditions, the bima is also used for reading the megillah (scroll) during Purim and other festive occasions. The design and placement of the bima can vary significantly among different Jewish communities and synagogues, reflecting diverse architectural and liturgical customs. The term bima is also used in other contexts, such as in theater, where it refers to a stage or platform. In Russian, the equivalent term is bima (бима), and in Yiddish, it is bime (בימע).

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Help & Using the Gematria Calculator

This site lets you convert words, names, and phrases into numerical values using different gematria systems. You can use the main calculator gematria tool at the top of the page: type your text, choose a method, and press Convert.

1. Basic Steps

  1. Enter a word, name, or phrase in the input box.
  2. Select the desired system (Hebrew, English, simple, ordinal, etc.).
  3. Click the Convert button.
  4. Review the result and related matches shown below the calculator.

The calculator gematria tool supports multiple alphabets and standard letter–number mappings. More systems will be added in the future.

2. Reverse Gematria Calculator

The reverse gematria calculator uses the same alphabet as the standard system but assigns values in reverse order (for example, A = 26, B = 25, …, Z = 1 in a basic English reverse setup). This lets you compare standard and reverse values for the same text.

3. Working with Specific Values (Example: Bima)

Enter the word Bima and press enter or button Convert. This will provide all selected gematria values for Bima.

4. Calculator Compatibility

The site is designed to be compatible with common online tools and calculators, including the shematria gematria calculator and other popular gematria tools.