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Aron kodesh, sometimes spelled aron qodesh, (ארון קודש in Hebrew) is generally a receptacle, or closet, which contains the Torah scrolls in a synagogue. In most cases, when possible, the aron kodesh is located on the wall of the synagogue closest to Jerusalem. Literally, aron qodesh means "sacred closet".

The name is a reference to the aron ha-qodesh, the Hebrew name for the Ark of the Covenant.

More information can be found in the more exhaustive Jewish Encyclopedia (http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/) article for "Aron Kodesh (http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?artid=1778&letter=A)"

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IEM Torah Commentry: Terumah (575 words)
	The aron is the first of the kelim listed; it is the only kli placed in the kodesh hakedoshim; it holds the cherished luchot habrit.
	We would expect that the aron kodesh would be described in similar, if not identical, terms in the texts about the Beit Hamikdash.
	Therefore, the emphasis in the mishkan, chutz la'aretz experience is on the aron kodesh.

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