Main features of a synagogue Flashcards

(6 cards)

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Raised seating

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  • where the women and children sit in a orthodox church
  • in reformed church everyone sits downstairs
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Star of Judaism

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  • 6 point star
  • symbol of judaism
  • during King Davids reign the entire country of Israel was at peace
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3
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Eternal light

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  • burns day and night
  • reminds Jew of gods presence
  • Ner tamid
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4
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Bimah

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  • raised platform where the rabbi stands to read the scrolls
  • it is raised so everyone can hear their voice
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Pews

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  • in the orthodox church this is where the men would sit
  • in the reformed church this is where everyone would sit
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6
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The Holy Ark

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an enclosed are where the sacred scrolls are kept

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