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Beis Medrash Shtender

The modern shtender for Beis Medrash, home & office

Daven more. Strain less.

Your tefillah deserves full attention. This Shtender keeps your Siddur or Machzor steady and at eye level, so you can daven longer, more comfortably, and with greater kavanah.

Height adjustableSit or standFits all seforim & books

$79.99 Free economy shipping · Faster shipping +$10

Now taking pre-orders: new stock is on the way

Secure checkout by Stripe · or order by text or phone
Questions? Call / Text (732) 352-1515
The Beis Medrash Shtender: walnut reading board on adjustable silver aluminum arms

Built for long hours of learning and davening

Adjustable height up to 20″

Raise it up to 20 inches (50 cm). Daven sitting or standing at the right height.

Tilts to any angle

Set the hinge and the reading board to the angle that is comfortable for your eyes and neck.

Aluminum + walnut

Sturdy silver aluminum frame with a warm walnut wood reading surface.

Flexible page clips

Hold the pages open, even on seforim up to 1.9″ (4.8 cm) thick.

Folds flat

Folds down to just 3.15″ (8 cm) to store on a shelf or take along.

For every sefer

Suitable for Siddur, Machzor, Chumash, Gemara and all seforim and books.

Pressing the button under the board to raise the telescoping arms
20″

Sitting to standing in seconds

Press and hold the button under the board, pull the arms up to the height you want, and release to lock. The telescoping aluminum arms hold steady at every height.

3.15″

Folds flat when you're done

Lower the arms and fold the board down. The whole shtender lies flat at just 8 cm, easy to keep on a shelf, in a drawer, or in a bag.

The shtender folded flat

Specifications

Also known asBook stand
SKUSH-ADJ-SLWD-01
FinishSilver aluminum + walnut wood
Maximum height19.68″ (50 cm)
Reading board13.46 × 9.13″ (34.2 × 23.2 cm)
Base8.27 × 9.84″ (21 × 25 cm)
Folded height3.15″ (8 cm)
Page clipsHold books up to 1.9″ (4.8 cm) thick
Weight1,570 g (about 3.5 lb)
Dimension drawing: board 13.46 by 9.13 inches, maximum height 19.68 inches, base 8.27 by 9.84 inches, folded 3.15 inches

How to use

1Adjust the hinge angle
2Set the platform reading angle
3Press & hold the button, pull the arm up, release to lock
4Place your sefer on the stand; the clips hold the pages open

Warning: Always lower the arm to the lowest position before adjusting the reading board angle. Adjusting the board while the arm is fully extended may damage the arms. Not suitable for children under 6.

How to order

$79.99 each with free economy shipping, or faster shipping for $10 more. Now taking pre-orders.

Order online

Pay securely by card on our Stripe checkout page.

Or order by text or phone. No internet needed.

Works from any phone, including basic flip phones.

Text us

Text (732) 352-1515 with any question, or how many you'd like. Our automated assistant answers right away and takes your name and shipping address.

Confirm

We text you the order summary with the exact total. Reply YES to confirm.

Pay by phone keypad

We call you right away. Type your card number on your phone's keypad. Your card is processed securely and never sent by text.

Prefer a person? Reply AGENT to any text, or call and press 2. Never text your card number. We will never ask for it by text.

Questions

Will it hold a big Gemara or a heavy Machzor?

Yes. The page clips open wide enough for seforim up to 1.9 inches (4.8 cm) thick, and the walnut board is 13.46 × 9.13 inches.

Can I use it standing?

Yes. The arms raise the board up to about 20 inches (50 cm) above the table, so you can daven or learn standing at a table or counter.

Does it fold for travel?

Yes. It folds flat to 3.15 inches (8 cm) and weighs about 3.5 lb.

How can I order?

Order online with the Pre-order button on this page, or by text message or phone from any phone. See How to order.

Can I order without a smartphone or internet?

Yes. Ordering is done completely by text message and a short phone call where you type your card on the keypad. See How to order.

What are the shipping options?

Choose free economy shipping, or faster shipping for $10 more.

What does pre-order mean?

New stock is on its way. When you pre-order, your order is paid now and ships as soon as the stock arrives, before new orders.

What is your return policy?

You can return your shtender within 30 days of the date of sale, unused and in its original box. Return shipping is paid by the customer. Call or text us, or email [email protected], and we will arrange the return.

When are you open?

Monday through Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, and Friday 9 am to 1 pm (Eastern). Closed Shabbos, Sundays, Yom Tov and Erev Yom Tov. You can text an order any time; our automated assistant answers right away.