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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.
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∙ 11y agoPeople outside of Jerusalem prayed in synagogues and in houses of study just as we do now.
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What do Jews face when they worship?
Jews face in the direction of Jerusalem when they worship.
Why do Jews believe in the city of Jerusalem?
This question may be based on an incorrect assumption, namely that Jews believe in the city of Jerusalem as that expression ("belief") is typically understood. Jews worship the One God and nothing else. They do not worship or bow down to any physical place. Jews have special reverence for the city of Jerusalem because of its importance to them, but this does not constitute place-worship. (In Shinto practice, for example, Mount Fuji was actually believed to have supernatural powers and to be able to cause better fortunes if one prayed to it. This is completely outside of the bounds of Judaism and would be decried as heresy.) For information on why Jerusalem is important for Jews, please see the Related Question below.
If Mecca is a special place of worship for Muslims what is the special place of worship for Jews?
The Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Where do Christians worship in Jerusalem?
The official place of worship for Christians is the church. The Jews worship in a synagogue.
Do Jews have any special place of worship or holy cities?
Special place of worship: synagogues.Holy city: Jerusalem.
Where is the most holy site for jews?
The site of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. We worship at the Western Wall which is adjacent to it.
What god do they worship in jeauslem?
Jerusalem has a special place as it is a Holy city for all three religions. Muslims, Jews and Christians all worship here and they all worship the same God
What country do Jews worship?
Jews do not worship any specific country or land. They worship God. However, Jews believe that God promised them the Land of Israel which is currently part of the State of Israel, the Palestinian Territories and extends a little bit into Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon.
Which Greek god were the Jews forced to worship?
If you are referring to the story of Hanukkah, a statue of Zeus was erected inside the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
What is the worship place called for Jerusalem?
It entirely depends on what religion the person ascribes to. Jews typically worship at the Western Wall. Muslims typically worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock. Christians typically worship at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Should Jewish people bother going to Jerusalem or they can worship anywhere they are?
The questions operate quasi-independently.Can Jews worship anywhere? -- Yes. Jews can pray in any building and are recommended to pray in a local synagogue. The only requirement is that the place be clean, so a personalShould Jews go to Jerusalem? -- Certainly. Jews should go to Jerusalem because it has the holiest sites in Judaism and is worth visiting to connect to the historical aspects of the religion and culture. It also has many of Judaism's most renowned Yeshivot (religious universities). However, it is not necessary for simple prayer and Jews have (unfortunately) lived for centuries where the majority of the community was unable to go to Jerusalem for their entire lives.
What is the name of the site of the ancient Jewish temple?
Jews worship at synagogues.
