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The Torah scroll in its original form and language..plus people who have an unbroken tradition as to its meaning.
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∙ 10y agoSynagogues are Jewish houses of worship and reading from the Torah-scroll. According to tradition, the Divine presence resides there.
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Do Jews gather in a special building?
Yes, we pray and congregate in synagogues.
What is the name of stairs in a synagogue?
There is no specific "the stair" in a synagogues. Some synagogues have stairs while others don't.
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.
Do synagogues provide kippot?
Yes, ALL Orthodox synagogues do, but in the other synagogues, some non-Orthodox Jews will wear their own.
Which special ceromony do Jew familys go to during shabbat?
They go to their synagogues for Shabbat Friday night services and Shabbat Saturday morning services.
Do synagogues provide food for festivals and feasts?
Some synagogues do, but some don't.
Where is hanukka celebrated?
It is celebrated in the home, and special prayers are also added in the daily synagogue services. Sometimes synagogues and Jewish schools also have Hanukkah parties.
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.
What is the Cantor's chair in a synagogue?
The cantor's chair is where the cantor sits in the synangogue.
