- Synagogue - Wikipedia
Synagogues are buildings used for Jewish prayer, study, assembly, and reading of the Torah The Torah (Pentateuch or Five Books of Moses) is traditionally read in its entirety over a period of a year in weekly portions during services, or in some synagogues on a triennial cycle
- What Is a Synagogue? - The Jewish Place of Worship
A synagogue is a place of Jewish worship In addition to housing a sanctuary for services, synagogues often serve as the centerpoint of Jewish life
- Synagogues, Shuls and Temples - Judaism 101 (JewFAQ)
The synagogue is the Jewish equivalent of a church, more or less It is the center of the Jewish religious community: a place of prayer, study and education, social and charitable work, as well as a social center
- Synagogue Background Overview - Jewish Virtual Library
At a minimum, a synagogue is a beit tefilah, a house of prayer It is the place where Jews come together for community prayer services
- What Is A Synagogue? Meaning, Laws, Traditions - Aish
A synagogue is a Jewish place of worship where prayer services take place It is a sacred place for prayer as well as acting as a central point for Jewish communities to connect
- The Synagogue - My Jewish Learning
When the institution of the synagogue began to emerge, the Temple in Jerusalem was still standing The first roles of the synagogue were not associated with prayer, but rather with Jewish study and gathering
- SYNAGOGUE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of SYNAGOGUE is a Jewish congregation
- Reform Judaism in US faces declining membership as synagogues adapt to . . .
Reform synagogues face falling membership and dues, leading them to rent unused space for community programs; trend highlights shifting demographics as Orthodox communities grow and younger Jews
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