The Importance Of The Synagogue

Question 1

What is a Synagogue?

Answer 1

A House of Assembly where Jews Meet to Pray, Worship and Study.

Question 2

Jews can Prayer Anywhere, but there is a Certain Place that can only be Said in the Presence of a ___________. What is this?

Answer 2

Minyan.

A Group of At Least 10 Adults.

Question 3

Jews Believe that it is Good to Pray Together in a ________. As a Result it is Called the Beit T’Filah (House of __________).

Answer 3

Group…Prayer…

Question 4

In a Synagogue, there is Sometimes a Representation of a Menorah or the Star of _________. What is a Menorah?

Answer 4

David.

A Many-Branched Candlestick that Holds Either Nine or Seven Candles.

Question 5

Many Orthodox Jews Often Refer to the Synagogue as ‘Shul’, Meaning _________. Reform Jews use the Word _________ Because they Consider it Being the Replacement of the Temple in Jerusalem.

Answer 5

School…Temple…

Question 6

The Synagogue Provides a Focal Point for the Celebration of ___________ and Rites of Passage Such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah or Marriage.

Answer 6

Festivals.

Question 7

An Important Function of the Synagogue is to Provide a House of __________ (Beit Midrash).

Answer 7

Study.

Question 8

Most Synagogues have a Library and Social Hall that is Used for Religious and Non-Religious ______________.

Answer 8

Activities.