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Jewish Practice Mitzvahs & Traditions The Synagogue

What's In a Synagogue?

What Is a Torah Scroll?
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The Holy Ark: Aron Hakodesh
The Holy Ark: Aron Hakodesh
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Ner Tamid: The Eternal Light
Ner Tamid: The Eternal Light
The Amud: Pillar (Lectern)
The Amud: Pillar (Lectern)
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The Bimah: The Synagogue Platform
The Bimah: The Synagogue Platform
The Mechitzah: Partition
The Mechitzah: Partition
By Menachem Posner
The mechitzah (Hebrew for “partition”) separates men and women in synagogue and at other religious functions. This allows for concentration in prayer without distraction.
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The Synagogue
A synagogue is a place of Jewish worship. In addition to housing a sanctuary for services, synagogues (most notably Chabad centers) serve as the centerpoint of Jewish life.
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