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1
Q

List all 7 items of worship

A
  1. ark
  2. Sefer Torah
  3. Bimah
  4. Magen David
  5. Menorah
  6. Ner tamid`
  7. Tablets of law
2
Q

other items of worship include….

A

absence of any representation of God

3
Q

describe the ark

A

it is a cupboard with either doors or curtains and the sefer torah is kept there. usually raised above steps

4
Q

describe the menorah

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it is a 7 branched candlestick that represent the burning bush of moses or the 7 days of the week

5
Q

describe the magen David

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it is a 6 pointed star that represents davids shield and it is found on the flag of israel.

6
Q

state uses of the synagogues

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  • it is used as accommodation for foreign Jews who’ve come to visit
  • it is used for hebrew classes for boys and girls preparing for their bar/bat mitzvahs
  • it unites the community
  • it is used for celebration of festivals and rites of passages
  • it is a center of worship