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What way does the Synagogue face?
Towards Jerusalem (1 Kings ch.8).
What is the difference of synagogue and Jerusalem?
A synagogue is the Jewish house of prayer, similar to a church in Christianity or a mosque in Islam. Jerusalem is the holy city in Israel where the Temple stood before its destruction by the Romans. A Synagogues are meant to face Jerusalem, to remind us of the Temple while we pray,
Which way does the ark face and why?
In a synagogue, the ark is always placed at the front of the congregation. Because Jews pray facing Jerusalem, the ark is placed with its back toward Jerusalem and the opening facing the congregation.
Where is the world's biggest Jewish synagogue?
The Great Belz Synagogue in Jerusalem is likely the biggest Jewish synagogue in the world currently.
Why do orthodox synagogue face the east?
The ark (where the Torah is traditionally kept) in a synagogue is always positioned in such a way that worshippers face east, towards Jerusalem. This is because Jerusalem is the Holy City were the original Torah was kept in the sacred Temple before the Roman's destruction. Now all that is left is the Wailing/Western Wall. Thus, sanctuary seating plans in the Western world generally face the east, while those synagogues east of Israel face west.
What is the largest Jewish Synagogue in the world?
The largest Jewish Synagogue in the world is probably the Beiz Great Synagogue in Jerusalem, Israel. The main sanctuary can seat up to six thousand people.
What are ancient places of Jewish worship other than the synagogue?
The Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
Where was the Great Synagogue that the Romans destroyed?
The Romans destroyed the Second Temple. It was on Temple Mount in Jerusalem .
What does the ark in a synagogue do?
The Ark in a Synagogue is an intricately decorated cabinet used for storing the Torah scrolls - the Jewish holy scripture. It is placed so that it is facing the city of Jerusalem and is one of the most important standard objects in the Synagogue.
Do we burn offerings in a Jewish synagogue?
In Judaism, sacrifice can only be offered in the Temple in Jerusalem. When we are without the Temple, prayer replaces sacrifice. The only 'offering' that occurs in a synagogue is prayer.
Is there a Jewish synagogue in Jerusalem?
Yes, one might be able to find a few there if he looked really hard.
Which way does the ark always face?
It is placed in the front in the synagogue.
