Synagogue Flashcards
What is the name of the place that the 10 Commandments are kept?
The Ark of the Covenant
Where is the Torah Scrolls kept?
The Torah Scrolls is kept in the Ark
What is the name of the pointer used when reading the Torah Scrolls?
Yad
What is the Ner Tamid?
The Ner Tamid is a light which is never extinguished and it hangs above the ark
What does the Ner Tamid signify/represent?
The Ner Tamid burns constantly as a symbol of God’s presence
What is the Bimah?
The Bimah is a raised platform before the Ark where service is led
What is the Menorah?
The Menorah is a large candle with eight branches that is lit to symbolise God’s presence
What do the branches of the Menorah represent?
The branches of the Menorah represent the seven days of creation
What does the word Synagogue mean?
What is a Minyan?
A Minyan is a quorum of ten Jewish males 13 or older
