Purpose
The main hall used for prayer is called:
Sanctuary
The name of the Hebrew Bible scrolls.
Torah
The ark in synagogue similar to which holy object from the Temple times?
Ark of the convenant
Is music played in Temple on Shabbat?
Yes, in Reform services. No in Conservative and Orthodox services.
How many times per day are prayers recited?
Three times per day and four on Shabbat.
The sanctuary is used to officiate which religious rituals?
Prayers, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Weddings...
The book version of the Torah
The Chumash
What are some of the different types of synagogues?
Different streams of Judaism:
Reform, Conservative and Orthodox
What is the Hebrew word cantor?
Hazzan
Why is Minyan important?
It is required for certain prayers like Kaddish.
True / False
Synagogues often serve as schools.
True
During a bris, this chair is left empty. For who?
Chair of Elijah
A raised platform in the middle of the synagogue used for readings is called:
The Bimah
What is cantorial music?
Songs/tunes associated with Jewish prayers.
Do families sit together in every synagogue?
Yes, in reform and Conservative ones. Men and women sit seperately in Orthodox ones.
What role does a Temple play in the survival of Judaism?
Jews are able to learn about and celebrate thier faith together, and look after one another.
The light above the Ark is called.
Ner-Tamid
What is the minyan?
A prayer group consisting of ten or more members over the age of 13.
Do synagogues have choirs that sing during services?
Some do. In all streams of Judaism
What does the Shema prayer express?
The singularity of God
In preparation for what ceremony do young boys and girls learn about Judaism?
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
What is the jewish name of the box in which the Torahs are kept?
Aron Kodesh
What does the Ner Tamid symbolize?
God is always present
What is the role of the cantor?
The cantor leads the service, and says the prayers for people who don't know the words..
What is the Amidah prayer for?
Anything you want or need to say to God has a place in the Amidah.