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Synagogues are places where Jews gather to worship.
Synagogues vary according to the denomination of Judaism they belong to. Orthodox synagogues will have separate seating for men and women, and will not have microphones or other electronic equipment in use during the Sabbath. Conservative and Reform temples will have mixed seating for men and women. Reform temples in the United States feature a prayer service that's mainly in English.
In addition, synagogues vary according to the needs and sensibilities of their congregations and their leaders. Some have more singing during services, some less; some feature rabbis' sermons, some don't; etc.
There are also structural differences in the synagogue buildings depending on where the synagogue is built. European synagogues look like churches from the same region, but less ornate. Middle Eastern synagogues look like Middle Eastern houses. The Chinese Synagogue at Kaifeng looked like a Buddhist Pagoda.
What else can I help you with?
Are there different types of rabbi?
Yes. Since Judaism has different branches, the best thing to do is attend services from different synagogues to find your perfect fit.
Why does the differences of orthodox and synagogues exist?
Because they have different beliefs.
Why do many Christian people think synagogues are churches?
Many Christians don't fully understand that Places of Worship have different names: 1. Churches are churches 2. Synagogues are synagogues 3. Mosques are mosques
Why are there no varieties of synagogue?
There are - there are Orthodox, Reform, Liberal, Masorti (also known as Conservative) and others. In addition, there are Ashkenazi synagogues (with congregations chiefly made up of Jewish people of North and Eastern European ancestry), Sephardic synagogues (Spanish, Portuguese and North African) and Mizrahi synagogues (Middle Eastern). Synagogues do not fall into architectural types, which is what I suspect you mean, simply because there is no religious law or restriction as to what a synagogue must look like or how it should be laid out, merely what it should contain within. As a result, older synagogues have tended to take inspiration from existing local religious buildings (so many resemble churches to an extent) or may be radically different in the case of modern buildings.
What is the Jewish people's church called?
There is no such thing as "the Jewish Church." Judaism doesn't have that level of organization. There are no popes, cardinals, priests, or elders. There is nothing called "The Church"If you are talking about local synagogues, they are generally autonomous from all other synagogues.There are different names used to describe synagogues are:shul (a Yiddish word that originally meant "school.")temple (used only by non-orthodox Jews).beit k'nesset (Hebrew for "house of assembly")
Do synagogues provide kippot?
Yes, ALL Orthodox synagogues do, but in the other synagogues, some non-Orthodox Jews will wear their own.
Do synagogues provide food for festivals and feasts?
Some synagogues do, but some don't.
When the synagogues closed what did the Jews worship?
Jews worship God whether or not synagogues are available.
Do synagogues allow flowers?
That depends on the synagogues. Flowers are NOT allowed when there's death and mourning.
When did Burning of the Riga synagogues happen?
Burning of the Riga synagogues happened in 1941-07.
How many seats are there in the synagogue and how many rows are there?
There are synagogues of many different sizes. The largest synagogue in the world, the Belz Synagogue in Jerusalem has nearly 6000 seats. There are numerous synagogues with only enough space for 10-15 people, where the congregation is small.
Who attacked the Jewish shops and synagogues in the book Night?
The FASCISTS attacked Jewish shops and synagogues.
