Parts of the Synagogue
Prayer hall: This is a main space for worship and often has benches or chairs.
What is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah?
A coming of age ceremony
During this ritual, the boy or girl will read from the torah and afterwards will sometimes have a celebratory receptions. Usually, this will have been the first time that they have read from the torah.
What does the word torah mean in Hebrew?
Instruction or teaching
Typically a Jewish leader is called?
A Rabbi
The Ark is a cabinet like thing that hangs on the wall. This holds the scrolls
The Torah
The Torah scrolls are writing on parchment that contain the 5 books of moses. This cabinet hangs on the wall that faces Jerusalem.
What day is Shabbat?
Sunset on Friday to sunset on Saterday.
Shabbat services are held every Friday evening (Shabbat eve) and Saturday morning (Shabbat). Shabbat is the Jewish Sabbath day, a day of rest.
On this day they
Light candles to mark the beginning of Shabbat.
Blessings over wine and bread
Torah reading on saturday morning
Different prayers are said
Parents should teach their kids.
Rabbi's and spiritual leaders.
What holidays are celebrated in the Synagogues?
Passover
Hanukkah
Sukkat
Shavout
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
The Ner Tamid is a lamp, what does it represent?
Hint: it is always burning
The Eternal presence of God.
Is a Bar Mitzvah for boys or girls?
How about Bat Mitzvah?
For boys, it’s a Bar Mitzvah and it is at the age of 13
For girls, it’s a Bat Mitzvah and it is at the age of 12
How many prayer services do jews typically have each day?
3, morning, afternoon, and evening
Social events, educational programs, and charitable initiatives.
The Bimah is a platform. What is it used for?
On the Bimah, the Torah is read by one of their leaders.
54. The torah is split into 54 sections and one is read each week. This way they finish it in one year. Some weeks may have two readings.
Many people keep their heads covered during prayer. Why?
It is a sign of respect towards God. Some men also wear kippah, a special cap.
Are synagogues like temples? Do they have pictures of God?
No synagogues are a place of gathering and prayer. They don't have pictures of God because they are forbidden to have idolatry.