Role Of A Synogogue

Question 1

synagogue as a place of study

Answer 1

Many Jews will use the synagogue as a place to study: young = attend lessons where they will learn the basic religious teachings of their faith
Older = study Torah throughout their lives and most synagogues will have a library full of the Jewish sacred texts for their followers to study

Question 2

A place for celebration

Answer 2

ITs also used as a place for various Jewish rites of passage and celebrations to take place
Bar mitzvah and Jewish wedding and funeral ceremonies will all take place here.
“go forth and multiply”

Question 3

A place of community

Answer 3

The synagogue is also a place for social gatherings and activities
An important tole is its function as a social welfare agency, collecting money and dispensing money and other items for the aid of the poor and needy.
“God made mankind in his image” - everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect

Question 4

Some reasons as to why people may think that the synagogues aren’t important today in Britain

Answer 4

1. People can pray anywhere
2. Decreasing number of Jews to worship at synagogue
3. Some prayers requires a minyan (10 people)
4. Too big and expensive for the number of worshippers
5. Difficulties in getting a rabbi