Items of worship

Question 1

List all 7 items of worship

Answer 1

1. ark
2. Sefer Torah
3. Bimah
4. Magen David
5. Menorah
6. Ner tamid`
7. Tablets of law

Question 2

other items of worship include….

Answer 2

absence of any representation of God

Question 3

describe the ark

Answer 3

it is a cupboard with either doors or curtains and the sefer torah is kept there. usually raised above steps

Question 4

describe the menorah

Answer 4

it is a 7 branched candlestick that represent the burning bush of moses or the 7 days of the week

Question 5

describe the magen David

Answer 5

it is a 6 pointed star that represents davids shield and it is found on the flag of israel.

Question 6

state uses of the synagogues

Answer 6

• it is used as accommodation for foreign Jews who’ve come to visit
• it is used for hebrew classes for boys and girls preparing for their bar/bat mitzvahs
• it unites the community
• it is used for celebration of festivals and rites of passages
• it is a center of worship