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.
$79.99 Free economy shipping · Faster shipping +$10
Now taking pre-orders: new stock is on the way
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.
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.
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.
Specifications
| Also known as | Book stand |
| SKU | SH-ADJ-SLWD-01 |
| Finish | Silver aluminum + walnut wood |
| Maximum height | 19.68″ (50 cm) |
| Reading board | 13.46 × 9.13″ (34.2 × 23.2 cm) |
| Base | 8.27 × 9.84″ (21 × 25 cm) |
| Folded height | 3.15″ (8 cm) |
| Page clips | Hold books up to 1.9″ (4.8 cm) thick |
| Weight | 1,570 g (about 3.5 lb) |
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 openWarning: 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 info@bmshtender.com, 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.