RE test (Synagogue)

Question 1

What is a Synagogue?

Answer 1

It is a Jewish place of worship, the word originated from Greek, it means assembly or place of assembly.

Question 2

Where does the Synagogue face?

Answer 2

Jerusalem

Question 3

What does “ARK” stand for?

Answer 3

Aron ha-Kodesh

Question 4

Why are there no images of God in synagogues?

Answer 4

It is to not to worship false idols

Question 5

What are the 3 roles of the Synagogue in Jewish life?

Answer 5

1) Community
2) Learning
3) Celebrations/Festivals/Rites of Passage

Question 6

What is the another name for synagogues that means “House of Gathering”?

Answer 6

Beit Knesset

Question 7

What is the another name for synagogues that means “House of Learning”?

Answer 7

Beit Midrash

Question 8

What is the another name for synagogues that means “school” in German?

Answer 8

Shul

Question 9

What is the another name for synagogues that means “House of Prayer”?

Answer 9

Beit Tefilah

Question 10

What do you call the type of Judaism that sticks to the law in Torah?

Answer 10

Orthodox Judaism

Question 11

What is reform Judaism?

Answer 11

Judaism that adapt the law of the Torah more to fit with modern society.

Question 12

What is Minyan?