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In Judaism, the official place of worship is called a Synagogue. A synagogue is a sacred space where Jewish people gather to pray, read from the Torah, study religious texts, and celebrate community events. The term "Synagogue" comes from the Greek word meaning "assembly," and it plays a central role in Jewish religious and social life.

A synagogue typically includes key areas such as:

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  The Ark (Aron Kodesh), which holds the Torah scrolls.

  
  


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  The Bimah (platform) from where the Torah is read.

  
  


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  Seating for congregants, sometimes divided by gender depending on tradition.

  
  


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  A Ner Tamid (eternal light), which symbolizes God's eternal presence.

  
  

Judaism, being one of the Abrahamic faiths, shares some commonalities with Islam and Christianity but has distinct rituals and worship practices. Understanding different places of worship enhances interfaith awareness and religious education, which is vital in multicultural societies.

Key Facts:

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  Synagogue is the correct term for the Jewish house of worship.

  
  


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  Also known in Hebrew as “Beit Knesset” (House of Assembly).

  
  


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  Used for prayers, Torah readings, teaching, and community functions.

  
  


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  The Torah is central to synagogue services.

  
  


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  Synagogues can be found globally in Jewish communities.

  
  


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  Unlike mosques, there is no call to prayer in synagogues.

  
  


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  The Jewish day of worship is the Sabbath (from Friday evening to Saturday evening).

  
  

This MCQ helps broaden knowledge of world religions and highlights the significance of synagogues in Jewish tradition.