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Some do, and some do not. No decoration is required by Jewish law or custom. Those synagogues that do choose to decorate, will use Jewish symbols such as a depiction of the two tablets of the Ten Commandments, or a menorah-candelabrum.

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To honor God's presence; and so that the worshipers may pray in a state of expansiveness.

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Some are plain, some are not. I have seen very ornate woodwork in synagogues. The plainness depends on how much money the congregation has, how long it has been around, and the style of the era in which it was built. However, you will not find lots of statuary in synagogues because of the prohibition against graven images (idol worship) in The Bible. Ornate text carved into the walls, painted on the walls, or done as fabric hangings has a very long tradition in synagogues.

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