[Avodah] and maybe have a seat by the eastern wall

[Zev Sero via Avodah]

On 27/08/16 22:48, Rich, Joel via Avodah wrote:
> I’m looking for citations of why such a seat is considered honorific.

Because it's in the front (in European shuls, which face east).

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