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They face the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Israel (Talmud, Berakhot 30a). In America and Europe, that means they face east. But in Northern Israel, for instance, they face south, in Russia they'd face west, and in Africa they'd face north.
This is because the Temple was the center of Jewish worship from the time of King Solomon (First Temple) until the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE.
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Who attacked the Jewish shops and synagogues in the book Night?
The FASCISTS attacked Jewish shops and synagogues.
Is the synagogue Jewish?
Yes, synagogues are Jewish.
Where did the Jewish people Praise?
synagogues
Why did the Nazis burn Jewish synagogues?
Burning synagogues (Jewish places of worship) was one way of expressing hatred and intimidating Jews. (Compare with the burning of Black churches in the Deep South). It also made it very clear to the Jews that they were unwanted in Germany.
Which way do synagogues point?
Synagogues don't point any particular direction, but they are arranged so that the people praying inside always face toward Jerusalem, Israel.
Are Islamic holy places called synagogues?
No. Synagogues are Jewish houses of worship. Muslims pray in a mosque.
Which faith prays in synagogues?
Jewish people (Judaism).
Where do Jewish followers go to pray?
Synagogues A synagouge
Synagogues are the place of worship for whom?
For Jewish people.
Where can you have a Jewish wedding in Hawaii?
Hawaii, like Alaska, has synagogues and Jewish wedding planners.
Did all of the Jewish temples have the star of david?
No; it's not required in Jewish law and not all synagogues have it.
Do Jewish weddings have wedding bells?
Synagogues do not have bells and there is no tradition of having bells at a Jewish wedding.
