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Jews are expected to study the traditional Jewish texts (Torah and Talmud, for example) and to do so in a group. This is to avoid getting too far "off track" in our studies. There are also certain prayers which can only be recited if there's a "minyan" -- a congregation of at least 10 Jews. We are expected to congregate to celebrate the major Jewish holy days of Rosh haShanah and Yom Kippur.
In order to have a place to do this, Jews build study houses known as synagogues. In addition to being a meeting and study house, the synagogue usually houses at least one copy of the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible -- what Christians call the "Old Testament) hand-written by a scribe. (This is how texts were copied before photocopiers, and great care is taken to be sure they are error-free.) Jews are expected to support the synagogue by becoming members, since it is forbidden to "do business" during religious services -- this is why Jews do not take an offering during the services.
But -- here at last is the answer to your question! -- belonging to a synagogue is not a requirement for Jews, and a significant percentage of us do not belong to synagogues.
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Mosque is to Muslim as is to Jew?
as Synagogue is to Jew
How would a non Jew marry a Jew in a synagogue?
Maybe, if it's a non-denominational synagogue.
How important is it to a Jew to belong to a synagogue?
Strictly speaking, a "synagogue" is a house of study. (Studying Torah is considered a form of worship.) We "belong" to a synagogue in order to support it, primarily financially. (Unlike Christians, we cannot take monetary offerings during the worship service, so there is no "collection.")Certain required religious rituals and prayers can only be performed in the presence of a minyan -- a group of at least 10 Jews. And a synagogue is the most likely place to find a minyan.
What is a priest called that teaches in a synagogue?
No one works as a priest in a synagogue. Although Jewish men know if they belong to the priestly tribe today, there is no active priesthood in Judaism.
Can uncircumcised Jew enter synagogue?
Yes.
Why is synagogue not important?
Synagogue IS important to Jews.
How do Jew's use a synagogue?
Prayer, Torah study, discussing communal affairs, and weddings.
What is a synagoaue used for?
A synagogue is the place where a Jew preys to God. A synagogue is a temple, just like a mosque or a church. A synagogue is led by a rabbi (Jewish priest) and the service often involves preyers in Hebrew.
What dose synagogue mean?
Sacred building That belong to a certain religion
If there is no synagogue can a Jew worship in a Muslim mosque?
No. Jewish custom is never to enter the house of worship for another religion.
Which religious group does synagogue belong to?
Synagogues are places where Jews meet for worship and study.
What place was important to King David?
The synagogue
