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   Syn·a·gogue

   /ˈsinəˌɡäɡ/

   

   noun

   • 1. the building where a Jewish assembly or congregation meets for religious worship and instruction.
   • ▪ a Jewish assembly or congregation.

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French and late Latin from Greek sunagōgē ‘meeting’, from sun- ‘together’ + agein ‘bring’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. synagogal adjective
   • 2. synagogical adjective

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   What does synagogue mean in Judaism?

   • synagogue, in Judaism, a community house of worship that serves as a place not only for liturgical services but also for assembly and study. Its traditional functions are reflected in three Hebrew synonyms for synagogue: bet ha-tefilla (“house of prayer”), bet ha-kneset (“house of assembly”), and bet ha-midrash (“house of study”).

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   What does Synagoge mean?

   • Middle English synagoge "a Jewish congregation," from early French synagoge (same meaning), from Latin synagoga (same meaning), from Greek synagōgē "synagogue, assembly," from synagein "to bring together," from syn- "together with" and agein "to lead" — related to synonymous Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for synagogue

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   Was the synagogue a Jewish Temple?

   • For centuries, the synagogue functioned primarily as the ancient world's idea of a "JCC," a place for Jews to assemble. These institutions dotted the Jewish landscape even while the Second Temple-shrine of our ancient worship-stood. The synagogue of antiquity might have struck us as surprisingly "secular" in orientation.

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   What do synagogues do?

   • Synagogues often take on a broader role in modern Jewish communities and may include additional facilities such as a catering hall, kosher kitchen, religious school, library, day care center and a smaller chapel for daily services.

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   Apr 12, 2024 · Synagogue, in Judaism, a community house of worship that serves as a place for liturgical services and for assembly and study. Its traditional functions are reflected in three Hebrew synonyms for synagogue: bet ha-tefilla (‘house of prayer’), bet ha-kneset (‘house of assembly’), and bet ha-midrash (‘house of study’).

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   The meaning of SYNAGOGUE is a Jewish congregation. a Jewish congregation; the house of worship and communal center of a Jewish congregation… See the full definition

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   A synagogue, also called a shul or a temple, is a place of worship for Jews and Samaritans. It has a place for prayer (the main sanctuary and sometimes smaller chapels) where Jews attend religious services or special ceremonies such as weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, choir performances, and children's plays.

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   SYNAGOGUE definition: 1. a building in which Jewish people worship and study their religion 2. a building in which Jewish…. Learn more.

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   Synagogue definition: a Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious instruction.. See examples of SYNAGOGUE used in a sentence.

8. www.bbc.co.uk › judaism › worshipBBC - Religions - Judaism: The Synagogue

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   Aug 13, 2009 · The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, but is also used as a place to study, and often as a community centre as well. Orthodox Jews often use the Yiddish word shul (pronounced...

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   It means "house of assembly" and thus approximates the Greek word ' synagoge' which also means "assembly." For centuries, the synagogue functioned primarily as the ancient world's idea of a "JCC," a place for Jews to assemble. These institutions dotted the Jewish landscape even while the Second Temple-shrine of our ancient worship-stood.