Inside A Synagogue Flashcards
1
Q
What is the other name a synagogue can be called?
A
A Shul because it is school in German and a school is a place of learning just like a Synagogue.
2
Q
Why do men and women sit separately from one another?
A
So they do not get distracted
3
Q
In which direction does the congregation face?
A
Towards Jerusalem because it is the holy city for Jews.
4
Q
What is the main symbol of Jerusalem?
A
The star of David because it was the shape of King Davids shield
5
Q
What is the most important part of the synagogue?
A
The ark in which the Torah Scroll is kept.
6
Q
What is the most important part of the service?
A
The most important part is when the Torah is read.
