Main features of a synagogue Flashcards
(6 cards)
Raised seating
- where the women and children sit in a orthodox church
- in reformed church everyone sits downstairs
Star of Judaism
- 6 point star
- symbol of judaism
- during King Davids reign the entire country of Israel was at peace
Eternal light
- burns day and night
- reminds Jew of gods presence
- Ner tamid
Bimah
- raised platform where the rabbi stands to read the scrolls
- it is raised so everyone can hear their voice
Pews
- in the orthodox church this is where the men would sit
- in the reformed church this is where everyone would sit
The Holy Ark
an enclosed are where the sacred scrolls are kept