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Yes (Talmud, Berakhot 30a).
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What is the holiest location in the world for Jews?
The city of Jerusalem, Israel, is considered the holiest place. Most synagogues are built to face toward Jerusalem.
What towns or cities do they regard as special holy in judaism?
Jerusalem is regarded as the holiest city. Most synagogues in the world are built to face it.
What has compass points got to do with synagogues?
The direction in which Jews stand during prayer is towards Jerusalem. Thus, a compass can help determine which way to direct oneself during prayer.
What was the name of the religious building of Judaism?
Judaism's most important building was the Holy Temple, located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. It was built twice and destroyed twice. The First Temple (Bayit Rishon) was built by Solomon and destroyed by the Babylonians. The Second Temple (Bayit Sheni) was built by Ezra and Nechemia and Zerubavel and enhanced by Herod, and destroyed by the Romans. Nowadays, until the Third Temple will be built, Judaism's most important buildings are the synagogues and study halls.
Were there Jewish temples in Rome?
No, there was only one Temple which was in Jerusalem. In Rome there were synagogues. In ancient Rome they had lots of Jews, and a few of the old synagogues still stand.
What is the difference of synagogue and Jerusalem?
A synagogue is the Jewish house of prayer, similar to a church in Christianity or a mosque in Islam. Jerusalem is the holy city in Israel where the Temple stood before its destruction by the Romans. A Synagogues are meant to face Jerusalem, to remind us of the Temple while we pray,
Which way do synagogues point?
Synagogues don't point any particular direction, but they are arranged so that the people praying inside always face toward Jerusalem, Israel.
Who built the Security Fence in Jerusalem?
The Security Fence in Jerusalem was built by the Israeli Sharon Administration.
When was Till We Have Built Jerusalem created?
Till We Have Built Jerusalem was created on 2007-07-29.
Are there any famous Synagogues?
Yes, there are several famous synagogues around the world, such as the Great Synagogue in Sydney, Australia, the Spanish Synagogue in Prague, Czech Republic, and the Hurva Synagogue in Jerusalem, Israel. Each of these synagogues holds historical, architectural, or cultural significance.
How did Jews outside of Jerusalem worship?
There is a misconception that worship in synagogues or in the home began only after the destruction. That is not the case. People outside of Jerusalem prayed in synagogues and in houses of study just as we do today. In Jerusalem itself there were tens of synagogues while the Temple still stood. This is why in 1 Kings ch.8, as he is dedicating the First Temple, King Solomon mentions both praying in the Temple (verse 33) and praying far away from it (verse 47), because God who dwells in the Temple also dwells in the heavens (again, both mentioned in the above chapter) and hears prayers everywhere.
In Israel 2010 what are the places of worship called?
The same as they were called in earlier years. In Jerusalem there are churches, mosques and synagogues.
