WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Jewish place of worship is called the synagogue. It is also a place of meeting for Jews. Synagogues have three main functions. Firstly, they are a house of prayer.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main prayers in the synagogue happen in the prayer hall or the prayer room. This room is usually rectangular and has seats.

Detailed explanation-3: -Services at both Orthodox and Reform synagogues include the use of a prayer book called the Siddur . Services are often led by a rabbi, although in some synagogues anyone can lead the service. There may also be prayers, which might be sung.

Detailed explanation-4: -The synagogue is the central point for life as a Jewish community-it is where many rites of passages take place. It is important as a place of study e.g. it is where a young boy/girl will learn Hebrew and study the Torah in preparation for their bar/bat mitzvahs. Questions: 1.

Detailed explanation-5: -A synagogue is a space for worship and prayer. Jews believe it is good to pray together, but there must be a minimum of ten people present for certain prayers to be said. This is called a minyan . The synagogue is an important centre for Jewish communities where meetings take place and social gatherings happen.