A rabbi opens an ark to read a Torah scroll written in Hebrew.

The video discusses the role of synagogues in preserving Hebrew traditions and laws. It highlights Albert's insight that what seems new to the Hebrew people is actually rooted in old traditions, emphasizing the continuity and preservation of cultural heritage.

What is one of the primary roles of the synagogue mentioned in the video?

• To host community events

• To copy and preserve traditions and laws

• To serve as a marketplace

• To provide education for children

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a function of the synagogue?

• Preserving traditions

• Educating children

• Copying laws

• Hosting social gatherings

How did Albert view the traditions that seemed new to the Hebrew people?

• As completely irrelevant

• As something he had never encountered

• As something that was actually old

• As a modern invention

What did Albert believe about the traditions that seemed new?

• They were actually old

• They were modern

• They were irrelevant

• They were misunderstood

What realization did the Hebrew people come to about their traditions?

• They were actually old

• They were borrowed from other cultures

• They were irrelevant

• They were entirely new