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What is a synagogue?

Learn about the significance of synagogues in Judaism, the history of the Jewish people, and the roles of worship, gathering, and learning in a synagogue. Discover how Hebrew language is pivotal in Jewish traditions.

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What is a synagogue?

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  1. What is a synagogue? A synagogue is ONE building with THREE different roles.

  2. When did Judaism begin? • Judaism began thousands of years ago near the modern country of Israel. • Israel is very special to Jewish people. It is the land God promised to their ancestors. • It is sometimes called the “Promised Land”

  3. Hebrew • The ancient Jews spoke a language called Hebrew. • Many important words, prayers and holy books in Judaism are written in Hebrew. • The word “Synagogue” actually has three names in Hebrew. Each name stands for one of the ways in which the synagogue is used.

  4. House of Gathering • Beit HaKnesset is the Hebrew. • It is a place for the Jewish community to come together for all types of meetings, celebrations and other community activities.

  5. House of Prayer • In Hebrew Beit HaTefillah. • It is where Jews come to worship God. • Jews also worship at home but worshipping with others is an important part of Judaism.

  6. House of Learning • Beit HaMidrash is the Hebrew. • It is where Jews come to learn the Jewish language of Hebrew and to learn about Judaism. • In most synagogues, children and adults can take classes in Hebrew, study important Jewish religious books and learn all about Judaism.

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