SynagogueSynagogue）, usually composed of a mainprayRoom and several other smaller research and study JudaismThe BibleThe room composition of.The Western name of the synagogue is derived from the Greek language σ ννα γ ωγ η, which is translated into the Latin letter synagog é, which literally means "the meeting place".The names in European languages are similar, such as synagogue in French and English, Sinagoga in Italian, etc.
It is a feature of Judaism that many believers gather to pray together. Theoretically, they can pray anywhere except in unclean places. But according to the Jewish law, adult men must gather more than 10 people to pray together three times a day. The synagogue was first established for this purpose.
The synagogue is not only for prayer, but also for public activities, adult and school-age children's education, etc.The Yiddi language called the synagogue shul, which is derived from the German word "school".
Generally, there are two leaders in a synagogue, one is the president elected by everyone to maintain church affairs, and the other is the president selected by the president to be responsible for religious affairs“rabbi ”(equivalent to a priest in the West).But some churches do not have rabbis.
Traditional Jews pray three times every morning, afternoon and evening. On the Sabbath and other Jewish festivals, they also hold large collective prayers. According to different prayer people, they are scattered in different rooms, such as children together, teenagers together, and the same family together. However, modern more enlightened synagogues have also changed to pray only once or twice a week.
Many Jews do not go to church, but only pray with several fixed companions in a fixed room, and some people who work in busy commercial companies pray by themselves.
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The tradition of the synagogue is based onJerusalemThe temple in Jerusalem is original, but the temple in Jerusalem has not left an image that can be emulated. Therefore, the synagogues around the world have various buildings, which are greatly influenced by local culture and other religions.
General synagogues include a "holy testament cabinet" for preservation《The Five Sutras of Moses》Reel;There is a big platform for reading the Five Classics of Moses;There is also a seven candlestick that is always bright. The seven candlestick is a symbol of the Jews. It is said that it came from Moses' seeing the olive tree burning on Mount Sinai;In addition, there is a small platform facing the Ark of the Covenant for Rabbi to stand on it and pray.Idols and portraits are not allowed in synagogues as in mosques.Some rabbis suggested that the synagogue should have only 12 windows to symbolize the 12 tribes of the Israelites who fled Egypt under the leadership of MosesIsraeliteBut not all churches adopt this design because of the need of architecture.
The interior of the synagogue is designed to face Jerusalem when praying.If possible, the building is also designed to face Jerusalem.
World famous synagogue
1: The old synagogue in Prague, Czech Republic, is the oldest existing synagogue in the world, built in the 11th century.Persecuting Jews in the NazisCrystal NightAt that time, 1574 synagogues in Germany and Austria were destroyed, including many famous churches in Europe.
2: The synagogue in Kerala, India, was built in 1568.
3: The "Bevis Marcos Church" in London, England, was built in 1702 and has been in use for the longest time without interruption in the world.
4: Snoah Church in Williamstad, Curacao Island, Caribbean Sea, is the earliest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, built in 1692.
5: The synagogue on New York's Fifth Avenue is the largest synagogue in the world, covering an area of 3523 square meters.
5 Hebrew letters Unique synagogue
Since the original church cannot meet the increasing population, the community decided to build a new church.
This is undoubtedly a rare religious building, especially as a synagogue in Germany.The church design is integrated into the community, which is parallel to the main street and complies with the high regulations.And create two public squares.
Compared with the surrounding 6-8 storey buildings, this building has an unusual high-quality space.Since Judaism has never had a strong tradition and perfect architectural style, this building is a meaningful attempt.
The architectural form represents five abstract Hebrew letters, which together have lofty meanings.The appearance of green glass tiles can reflect the surrounding environment and also show colorful light.
There are also office space, school buildings, two apartments and open social multi-function space.[1]
