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Rashid [163]
3 years ago
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What is a synagogue?

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marishachu [46]3 years ago
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Answer:

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.

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

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.

<em>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. </em><u><em>-What's in a Synagogue that Makes it Special? - Primary Resources</em></u>

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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