Features of the Synagogue Flashcards
What should a synagogue have? (3)
A star of david.
Be facing Jerusalem where the temple stood.
Have windows to let light in as a sign of God’s strength.
What is a menorah?
Seven branched candlestick.
What is a yad?
A pointer to read the sefer torah.
What is a bimah?
Raised platform for torah readings.
What is a chazzan?
Leader of worship who chants the prayer. (Cantor)
What is a ner tamid?
Everlasting light.
Interior of a synagogue?
Sink at the entrance for the cleansing ceremony.
A bimah to read the torah.
A plaque with the ten commandments.
How is a liberal synagogue like? (2)
No gender division
Prayers are in English.
How is a synagogue like for Orthodox Jews? (3)
Different seats for men and women.
The rabbi and cantor will always be male.
Prayers are in hebrew.
