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What is a synagogue?

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marishachu [46]4 years ago

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Synagogue -

Like a church for Jews.

Men wear a kippah / yarmulke because it's considered (during prayer) "honoring God".

Temple or Jewish Temple.

Jewish men and women are divided by a mechitza.

Jews pray towards the city of Jerusalem because it's the holiest city.

Shabbat is a festive day when Jews exercise their freedom from the regular labors of everyday life. -Wikipedia

No work is allowed on sabbath.

Ner Tamid -

A light (lamp) used in synagogues. (Eternal light) it represents the light that burned continuously in the Temple of Jerusalem.

Torah scrolls are kept in the aron kodesh. The ark is positioned on the wall that faces Jerusalem. ... The bimah is the place in a synagogue where the Torah is read. -What's in a Synagogue that Makes it Special? - Primary Resources

A Yad is a pointer used to point out what section your were reading in the Torah so you wouldn't have to touch it.

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