The Synagogue Flashcards
1
Q
What is a synagogue?
A
A meeting place for Jews. It is where they pray, celebrate, study and meet together. Orthodox and reform Jews have differences in their synagogues. Services are in Hebrew and English for reform but only Hebrew in Orthodox synagogues.
2
Q
A place of worship
A
Jews come together for community prayer services
3
Q
A place of study
A
Ashkenazi Jews refer to their synagogue as shul - yiddish for (school).
Well stocked library of sacred Jewish texts
4
Q
A place for social and community events
A
Town hall - matters can be discussed
Collecting and dispensing money and other items.
5
Q
A rabbi
A
A Jewish leader of a synagogue - chosen by synagogue community
Provides teachers + provides, spiritual religious guidance.
Leads services, ceremonies + celebrations
