Features If The Synagogue

Question 1

Ark

Answer 1

This is the most important part of the synagogue as it’s where the Torah scrolls are kept

Question 2

Torah scrolls

Answer 2

These are witten in Hebrew and different parts are read out at different times of the year
They are treated with great respect and wrapped in silk or velvet when they are not in use

Question 3

Ner tamid

Answer 3

This is the lamp which is an eternal light
This is always on and should never be put out
It represent the Menorah which could have been in the temple before it was destroyed
It’s a symbol of gods presence and is usually in the shape of the Star of David

Question 4

Chanukkiah

Answer 4

Is a candle stick holder which is used during Hanukah the Festival of Lights

Question 5

Ten Commandments

Answer 5

The tablets often in the wall of the synagogue
They are known by Jewish people at the ten sayings
Ok hey are commandments give by god to Moses

Question 6

Rabbi seat

Answer 6

The rabbis seat

Rabbi means teacher and they are Jewish priests

Question 7

Cantor’s and Torah reading table

Answer 7

This is where the Torah scrolls are read

Question 8

Rabbi podium

Answer 8

This is where rabbis go to explain the Torah to the congregation

Question 9

Bimah

Answer 9

This is the central platform in the synagogue
In orthodox synagogue the bimah is usually in the middle so the rabbi faces the congregation
In reform synagogue everyone sits together and the bimah is at the front

Question 10

Congregation seating

Answer 10

Where people who come to worship sit

In orthodox synagogue men and women sit separately