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Someone who does not know much about religion will see the same thing in synagogues and churches: People congregate, pray, sing songs, pray some more, and sing some more. There are elaborate rituals, including parades up and down the aisles, and ritual gestures.
Someone knowing more, will notice that synagogue services include lots of Hebrew, in much the way that Catholic services used to contain lots of Latin. They'll also notice that, in addition to communal singing, there is quite a bit of liturgical chant (again, this can be compared with traditional Catholic practice), and like Catholic and Anglican practice, the service follows a set text from a prayerbook instead of being more free-form.
A big feature of morning services on the Sabbath, as well as Monday and Thursday, is a reading from the scroll of the Torah. A reader knowing the liturgical chant for the Torah will do the reading while members from the congregation are called up to say blessings before and after each section of the reading.
Something else an observer might notice is a lack of hymnals. Reform Jews have published hymnals, but they are rare in synagogues. Most congregations (regardless of the stream of Judaism) sing to melodies that aren't written down in anyone's prayerbook but are passed down orally. As a result, two nearby congregations might belong to the same stream of Judaism, use the same prayerbook and yet use entirely different melodies to many of the songs.
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Who leads the service in the synagogue?
The cantor.
What happens when you are in a synagogue?
Most people attend synagogue to pray, others also learn there.
What happens with the Torah in a synagogue?
The Torah is read.
What is the longest service in a synagogue?
The Yom Kippur morning services.
What is a mass called to jews?
The equivalent word is "synagogue service."
Who normally leads the service in a synagogue?
The Rabbi leads the order of the service and the Cantor leads the prayers.
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.
Are Jewish people allowed to bring non-Jewish people to the Synagogue?
There is no prohibition against bringing non-Jews to an Orthodox synagogue or otherwise, it happens all the time.
Do you sit shiva on Tisha B'Av?
Yes you do. However, usually a mourner does not go to the synagogue during the shiva, but has a separate service in his home. On Tisha B'Av, since all of Jewry is in mourning, the mourner attends the synagogue service together with everyone else.
What happens in a Jewish synagogue?
People pray and sing to God. They also have Jewish activities and programs.
What happens to a scroll when it is no longer needed to a synagogue?
If it is too worn to be used or repaired, it must be buried.
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Promoting values formation in the community can involve organizing workshops, seminars, and discussions that focus on ethical principles and moral values. Engaging local leaders, schools, and religious institutions can also help reinforce positive values within the community. Encouraging community members to participate in acts of kindness and service can further promote a culture of empathy, compassion, and respect.
