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The Synagogue. A Place of Worship for Jews. Judaism. Being born into the religion Believe in one God Believe that they are the chosen ones Follow the 10 Commandments Sacred book– Torah / Talmud Worship in a synagogue Family life is important Shabbat – sacred day.
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The Synagogue A Place of Worship for Jews Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Judaism • Being born into the religion • Believe in one God • Believe that they are the chosen ones • Follow the 10 Commandments • Sacred book– Torah / Talmud • Worship in a synagogue • Family life is important • Shabbat – sacred day Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Religious Education - Powys • Worship and Meditation • Celebrations • Sacred books • Teachers and their teachings • Lifestyles • The Community Places of Worship - The Synagogue
The Synagogue - Swansea Places of Worship - The Synagogue
The Synagogue • “House of the Community” - synagogue • A place for worship and a community centre Places of Worship - The Synagogue
The synagogue – inside Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Inside the synagogue • In traditional synagogues women worship separately Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Symbols - Menorah Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Menora • Each branch symbolises days of the week – Shabbat in the middle • Everlasting light – light the Temple in Jerusalem • Synagogues face towards Jerusalem- The Holy City Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Symbols – Star of David Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Star of David – Crown ( God) Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Crown = God • Jews describe God as the Creator and Lord of the universe . • The crown symbolises “King” and it is evident in the religion. Places of Worship - The Synagogue
The 10 Commandments Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Stained Glass Windows – 12 Tribes of Israel Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Stained Glass Windows Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Stained Glass Windows – Special Days • 1.Yom Kippur – live without food, drink and comfort for 25 hours – to prove that the soul is greater than physical needs • 2. Welcome the Shabbat – the mother lights two candles, the father recites the Kiddush, they drink wine and eat a special bread that is pleated called Challah. A happy celebration • 3.Rosh Hashana – New Year.A serious time – time of repentance. The Shofar horn is blown Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Stained Glass Windows – Special Days • 4. Shavuot – Festival of Weeks –The 10 Commandments – on Mount Sinai • 5. Sukkot – Festival of the Tabernacle – remember the Exodus from Egypt and the time the Jews spent in the desert. Decorate with fruits and flowers and palm branches. Arrive at the Holy Land • 6. Purim ???? Esther Places of Worship - The Synagogue
7. Chanukha – Festival of Light • 8. Moses and the burning bush ????? • 9. Pesach – Festival of the unleavened bread – Remember the Exodus from Egypt Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Lectern Places of Worship - The Synagogue
The Torah – The Ark Places of Worship - The Synagogue
The Torah – resting place Places of Worship - The Synagogue
The Torah - cover Places of Worship - The Synagogue
The Torah / Talmud Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Dress / clothing Places of Worship - The Synagogue
Wedding Places of Worship - The Synagogue