Synagogue ~ Judaism

All synagogues share the following features except:

• The Ark

• Perpetual Light

• A raised platform with a reading desk

• Parchment scroll

• A copy of the Ten Commandments above the Ark

The seven-branched candlestick found in a synagogue is called a ____________________.

Give one reason why there are no pictures of God, sculptures or people in the synagogue.

In this picture, Jewish men wore a small round cap on their heads when they are in the synagogue. What is it called?

• tallit

• kippah

• tefillin

Which part of the synagogue commemorates some aspects of the ancient Temple of Jerusalem?

• The Ark

• Prayer Hall

• Raised platform

There are rules stating that a synagogue should look traditional on the outside. TRUE or FALSE.

• True

• False

The spiritual leader or religious leader in the Jewish community is known as

A singer specially trained in leading prayers is known as

• rabbi

• cantor

• sofer

Which of the following events are conducted in the synagogue?

• Weddings

• Funerals

• Bar Mitzvah

• Bat Mitzvah

• Teaching & Education

This forms the majority of a prayer service at a synagogue.

• Singing

• Reciting of prayers

• Reading of the Scripture text

• Meditation