Synagogue Flashcards
1
Q
The ark
A
Contains Torah. The Torah is the first 5 books in the Tenakh. Written from right to left, in Hebrew and on animal skins.
2
Q
Ner Tamid
A
Ever burning lamp to show God is always present
3
Q
Menorah
A
Seven branched candle stick . Represents seven days of creation
4
Q
10 commandments
A
Reminder of the covenant
5
Q
Two chairs
A
Where Rabbi and Cantor sits
6
Q
Torah reading table
A
No symbolism ;)
7
Q
Pulpit
A
Where rabbi preaches his sermon from
8
Q
Bimah
A
Large platform in the centre of the synagogue
9
Q
Pews
A
In orthodox synagogues men and women sit separately
