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Why are there no pictures of God in synagogues or in Jewish homes?
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoTo Christians - Catholics and Protestants - Jesus is believed to be the Christ - the Son of God and the Savior of Mankind. Although Jews acknowledge that Jesus existed, as a historical figure, they do not believe he was the Messiah sent from God. Synagogues - temples - are where Jews worship, so there would be no images of Jesus of Nazareth in them, as he plays no part in the Jewish faith.
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∙ 11y agoThe prohibition against images is a stringent one (Exodus ch.20), and is very basic to the monotheistic nature of Judaism. In the home, nearly all Orthodox Jews permit the presence of pictures, because it's clear that the pictures aren't there to be worshiped. But in the synagogue, where worship takes place, a picture might seem to be there in order to be idolized, so we avoid putting pictures of people there.
Other types of customary religious depictions, such as a photo of Rachel's tomb or the Western Wall (etc.), may be placed on a wall which is not in the direction towards which the congregants pray.
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∙ 14y agoArt work in the sanctuary of a synagogue never includes human or animal likenesses, in order to avoid
any appearance or impression that any prayers are directed toward any person or animal, past or present.
For example, no part of any prayers are ever directed to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, David, Isaiah, etc.,
or to any rabbi, living or dead.
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Do Jewish people worship their god in a temple?
Jewish worship is done everywhere however their buildings of religion are known as synagogues.
Do Jews have pictures of God in synagogues?
No, the Torah forbids that (Exodus ch. 20, Deuteronomy ch. 5).
Is ed milliband jewish?
His own wordsDo you believe in God? No.He is of Jewish descent (his parents were jewish), but he himself is an atheist. In Britain you choose your religion, it's not imposed on you by your parents, the state or churches/synagogues. Therefore he is not Jewish.
Who is the Hindu God of good and evil?
Shiva: Is the god of good and evil. Statues and pictures of gods are often found in Hindu homes.
When the synagogues closed what did the Jews worship?
Jews worship God whether or not synagogues are available.
How is the Jewish church different to English churches?
There is no such thing as a Jewish church. Jews have synagogues. Synagogues are quite different from Christian churches (English or otherwise) in many ways. Some examples are:Judaism has no ranks and no formal religious leadership other than a rabbi, which is a Jewish teacherJudaism has no pope or overall leaderJews generally do not collect money in synagogues"Preaching" is not a Jewish conceptPrayer services are usually in Hebrew, even in the most liberal synagoguesClergy is not required for prayer servicesThere is no altar, but there is something similar called a bimah, which is the place the Torah is read fromThere are no priests or sacramentsThere is no trinity, and no worship of anyone or anything other than One God.
Is Moses the Jewish god?
No. God is the Jewish God.
Where do they worship is Judaism?
Jews worship God in the temples and synagogues.
What is the names of the places of worship judaism?
"Judaism" is not something that is itself venerated. Jews worship God and do so by the rites and rituals prescribed by Judaism. Jews pray at Synagogues.
Why are synagogues beautifully decorated?
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.
Why are there pictures of god in a church?
No the pictures are of Jesus not god in the church.
Why is synagogue important to the Jews?
It is the center of Jewish life outside of Israel. Jews go to a synagogue to study, pray, and socialize with other Jews.
