Key features of a synagogue

Most Jews think that this is the most important part of the Synagogue as the Torah is kept in it. It is like a big ornate wardrobe with the 10 commandments placed above them. Sometimes called the Ark of the Covenant.

• Bimah

• Ark

• Yad

• Torah

One of the most common symbols used in Judaism. It is a 5 pointer star named after the great King David

• Torah

• Yad

• Star of David

• Menorah

A pointer that is used when reading the Torah as you are not allowed to touch the pages.

• Yad

• Menorah

• Rabbi

• Ark

Similar to a Priest but also a teacher.

• Priest

• Menorah

• Cantor

• Rabbi

Can also be known as the Eternal Light. It is a hanging light that stays on ALL the time in the synagogue.

• Menorah

• Ner Tamid

• Star of David

• Synagogue

The Jewish Holy book. It contains the first five books of the Jewish Bible and is kept inside the ark.

• Torah

• Bimah

• Ark

• Yad

A seven pointer candle holder used in the synagogue. The 9 pointed candle holder is used during Hanukah.

• Yad

• Star of David

• Menorah

• Ner Tamid

A little stand like table where the Rabbi preaches from to the people. It usually has a microphone on it so everyone can hear.

• Congregation

• Ark

• Star of David

• Rabbi's Podium

This is a raise platform where the rabbi stands when leading the service. During a service, the Torah scrolls are taken from the Ark to this place.

• Ark

• Menorah

• Bimah

• Yad

Some synagogues have stained-glass windows like Christian churches and they sometimes contain artwork inside.

• True

• False