What does ''synagogue'' mean?

Answer 1

It is based on a Greek word meaning "place of assembly"; and it refers to a Jewish house of public worship. See also the Related Link.

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Answer 2

Word Itself
Synagogue comes from a Greek word meaning "assembly." A synagogue is a Jewish house of worship, study, and assembly.

General Functions of the Synagogue
The synagogue's primary purpose is communal prayer, but a it's not just a place for worship. For some prayers, the presence of ten adult men (or men and women in Liberal Judaism) called a minyan is required. Even the reading from the Torah scrolls could theoretically be done in a home, but since Judaism emphasizes worshiping as a community, people normally gather together in a synagogue. It is also a place for study, since the study of Torah is equal to all other Mitzvot combined. Reading, learning and understanding of religious texts is very important. Additionally, the synagogue serves as a place for Jews to assemble and to socialize.

For Jews, the day begins a sundown. Since the Jewish Sabbath is Saturday, that day begins for them on what the secular world calls Friday evening at sundown. Jewish worship services may therefore be held on Friday evening after sundown, or on Saturday during the daylight hours. Study of the Torah and performing good deeds, otherwise known as "Mitzvah" or in plural as "Mitzvot", and supporting the people and community around you (not just the members of your congregation) are the most important acts or callings to Jewish people.

Answer 3

The word synagogue means the place of worship for a Jewish congregation. It is based on a Greek word meaning "place of assembly."