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Any Jewish community can decide to form a congregation. It's mainly a practical matter of having funds and a location for a synagogue.
Initially
In the early stages of the Roman Diaspora, Jews began to congregate in communal centers which they called "Houses of Meeting". In these places, they would perform perfunctory duties necessary to manage the Jewish community. When Jewish prayer and study was possible, they would take place in these "Houses of Meeting". The Greek term for such places was "sinagogas" from which Synagogue comes. The Modern Hebrew "Beit Knesset" which is now usually translated as Synagogue but literally means "House of Meeting" still refers to this history.
More infoThere is an academic notion that synagogue-prayers began only after the Destruction of the Temple. Jewish tradition teaches, however, that organized communal prayers go all the way back in Jewish history. There were several synagogues on the Temple Mount while the Temple still stood, and thousands more throughout the Holy Land.
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What is special about synagogues?
The Torah scroll in its original form and language..plus people who have an unbroken tradition as to its meaning.
Do synagogues provide kippot?
Yes, ALL Orthodox synagogues do, but in the other synagogues, some non-Orthodox Jews will wear their own.
Do synagogues provide food for festivals and feasts?
Some synagogues do, but some don't.
Do synagogues allow flowers?
That depends on the synagogues. Flowers are NOT allowed when there's death and mourning.
When the synagogues closed what did the Jews worship?
Jews worship God whether or not synagogues are available.
When did Burning of the Riga synagogues happen?
Burning of the Riga synagogues happened in 1941-07.
Who attacked the Jewish shops and synagogues in the book Night?
The FASCISTS attacked Jewish shops and synagogues.
Why do some Christians think mosques and synagogues are churches?
Some Christians think churches, mosques, and synagogues are all the same thing, but they're not: 1. Churches are churches 2. Synagogues are synagogues 3. Mosques are mosques All 3 are called "places of worship".
Was the Hebrew law first issued in synagogues as a code of conduct for children?
No. Hebrew law has never been "issued" in synagogues for any reason. It predates synagogues by about a thousand years or more.
What is the names of the places of worship judaism?
"Judaism" is not something that is itself venerated. Jews worship God and do so by the rites and rituals prescribed by Judaism. Jews pray at Synagogues.
Where is the house of worship for Jews?
Jews worship in synagogues. there are synagogues wherever Jews live throughout the world.
How many synagogues are in Sarasota and How many miles is Sarasota from Del ray Beach?
How many synagogues are in sarasota?
