[Thinkin' Gal]

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=synagogue+torah+scrolls+ark

[Dr Warmoose]

Thanks for the links.

When I see "Ark" I think of the "Ark of the Covenant" that didn't survive the temple destruction by the Chaldean armies in July 17th 586 BC.

[Dr Warmoose]

Thanks for the links.

When I see "Ark" I think of the "Ark of the Covenant" that didn't survive the temple destruction by the Chaldean armies in July 17th 586 BC.

The Ark of the Covenant was to be located in the Holy of Holies. The only opening to that inner chamber always faced the East.