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A Jewish house of worship is called a Synagogue. Public prayer services are part of halakha (Jewish law) and tradition (Talmud, Berakhot 26a).
Prayer is an important form of communicating with God, and maintaining a relationship with Him; and it is also good for the health of the soul, to which Torah, prayer and religious observances are a form of nourishment.
A Jewish house of worship is called a synagogue, but Jews can pray anywhere.
Since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, the centre of Jewish worship is the synagogue, and some blessings and prayers are also said at home..
In Hebrew, the formal place of worship is called Beth Knesseth: a combination of the Beth Ha-Knesset (House of Assembly), Beth Ha-Midrash (House of Study), and Beth Ha-Tefillah (House of Prayer).
In Judaism, different terms are used according to your tradition. The Orthodox and Chasidim may call it a Schul (Yiddish). Conservative Jews usually use the word "Synagogue". And Reform Jews call it a "Temple".
Synagogue is a more common answer as the term "Temple" can offend the more traditional Jews (as it refers to the holy site in Jerusalem) and "Schul" is unfamiliar to many "modern" Jews.
It should also be noted that a Jewish Home is known as a mini-sanctuary and it is the central place of religious observance.
The synagogue. The importance of prayer: See also: What is the Jewish prayerbook? When are synagogue services held?
Prayer services are part of halakha (Jewish law) and tradition (Talmud, Berakhot 26a); and the Torah records several prayers of our forefathers.
Prayer is an important form of communicating with God, and maintaining a relationship with Him; and it is also good for the health of the soul, to which Torah, prayer and religious observances are a form of nourishment. Judaism sees it as centrally important to thank God, to recognize that He is the source of prosperity, and to be close to Him.
According to our tradition, we can pray privately when necessary, but communal prayer has a much stronger effect (Talmud, Berakhot 7b-8a). It also strengthens the spiritual level and the bonds within the community.
How do Jews pray?
The Jewish prayer-book has a structured order. Prayers are ancient, and often are sung or chanted. Some prayers are said in unison (such as Shir Hakavod), and some are not. Some prayers are said more than once per day (such as the Shema), some once a day (such as Yotzer Ohr), and others are said only on Sabbath, festivals or certain occasions. Some prayers are said aloud (such as Kaddish), some are sung (such as Lekha Dodi) and some are to be whispered (the Amidah). Most of the services are in Hebrew, but a couple of prayers are in Aramaic (such as Brikh Shemei).
While praying, Jews either sit, or stand, depending on the prayer. There is also some bowing forward (in the Amidah and Aleinu), but Jews today do not kneel except once a year on Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement).
In between the prayers, Kaddish is said; and the Torah is read on many occasions (over two hundred times a year).
While formal prayer services are held in the synagogue three times each day throughout the year, many other blessings (such as those over meals) are said in the home.
We worship in synagogues. According to our tradition, we can pray privately when necessary, but communal prayer in the synagogue has a much stronger effect (Talmud, Berakhot 7b-8a). Praying also strengthens the spiritual level and the bonds within the community.
The importance of prayer:
Prayer services are part of halakha (Jewish law) and tradition (Talmud, Berakhot 26a); and the Torah records several prayers of our forefathers.
Prayer is an important form of communicating with God, and maintaining a relationship with Him; and it is also good for the health of the soul, to which Torah, prayer and religious observances are a form of nourishment. Judaism sees it as centrally important to thank God, to recognize that He is the source of prosperity, and to be close to Him.
How do Jews pray?
The Jewish prayer-book has a structured order. Prayers are ancient, and often are sung or chanted. Some prayers are said in unison (such as Shir Hakavod), and some are not. Some prayers are said more than once per day (such as the Shema), some once a day (such as Yotzer Ohr), and others are said only on Sabbath, festivals or certain occasions. Some prayers are said aloud (such as Kaddish), some are sung (such as Lekha Dodi) and some are to be whispered (the Amidah). Most of the services are in Hebrew, but a couple of prayers are in Aramaic (such as Brikh Shemei).
While praying, Jews either sit, or stand, depending on the prayer. There is also some bowing forward (in the Amidah and Aleinu), but Jews today do not kneel except once a year on Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement).
In between the prayers, Kaddish is said; and the Torah is read on many occasions (over two hundred times a year).
While formal prayer services are held in the synagogue three times each day throughout the year, many other blessings (such as those over meals) are said in the home.
- See also the Related Links.
Link: What is the Jewish prayerbook?
Link: When are synagogue services held?
Jewish places of worship are the synagogue and the western wall
A Jewish house of worship is called a synagogue, but Jews can actually pray anywhere they want.
Jews worship in synagogues. Some blessings and prayers are said at home, but the place of public worship is synagogues.
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Where does Jewish people gather to worship?
A synagogue is the place of worship for members of the Jewish faith.
Do Jewish people worship at a sinbad?
No. A Jewish place of worship is a synagogue. Sinbad is a city.
What religion do they worship in a synagogue?
Place of worship for the Jewish faith.
What is a synoagogue?
Place of worship for Jewish people
Why don't Jews go to church?
Church is a CHRISTIAN place of worship. The Jewish place of worship is the synagogue.
Synagogues are the place of worship for whom?
For Jewish people.
When does the prayer take place in the Jewish place of worship?
Three times a day.
Where is a judda place of worship?
Do you mean Jewish? Or what does "judda" mean?
What are the buildings were the Jewish people practice there faith?
The Jewish peoples place of worship is called a Synagogue.
What is an Jewish charch called?
Jews do not have churches. The Jewish place of worship is called a synagogue in English.
What was the Jewish place to worship in ancient Rome?
Prior to the destruction of the 2nd Temple in 70, worship the Temple was the place of worship. The synagogue, which already existed before this, became the centres of worship.
How are non-Jews to behave when they enter a Jewish place of worship?
With decorum.
