synagogue

synagogue

The synagogue (or synagogue) is generally composed of a main prayer room and several smaller rooms for studying and studying Judaism and the Bible. The Western name of the synagogue is derived from the Greek language σ ν α γ ω γ η, which is converted into the Latin letter synagog é and literally translated as "meeting place". The appellations in European languages are similar, such as Synagogue in French and English, sinagoga in Italian, etc.

Characteristics of Judaism

Many believers gather to pray is a characteristic of Judaism. Theoretically, they can pray in any place except unclean places. But according to Judaism law, more than 10 adult men must gather to pray three times a day. Synagogues were first set up for this purpose.

Synagogues are not only used for prayer, but also for public activities, adult and school-age children's education. The Yiddish term for synagogue is derived from the German word "school".

Generally, there are two leaders in a synagogue, one is the president who is elected by the public to maintain church affairs, and the other is the rabbi (equivalent to a Western priest) who is selected by the president to be responsible for religious affairs. But some churches don't have rabbis.

Traditional Jews pray three times every morning, afternoon and evening, and large-scale collective prayers are held on the Sabbath and other Jewish festivals. According to different prayers, people are scattered in different rooms, such as children together, teenagers together, and the same family together. However, modern more enlightened synagogues are reformed to pray only once or twice a week.

Many Jews don't go to church, just accompany a few regular Companions to pray in a fixed room, and some people who work in busy business companies pray by themselves.

Church style

The tradition of the synagogue is based on the temple in Jerusalem, but the temple in Jerusalem does not leave any image that can be imitated. Therefore, there are various synagogues around the world, which are greatly influenced by the local culture and other religions.

The general synagogue includes a "ark of the covenant" to keep the scrolls of the Pentateuch; a large platform for reciting the Pentateuch; a bright seven Candlestick, which is a symbol of the Jews, is said to come from the fact that Moses saw the olive tree burning on Mount Sinai; in addition, there is a small platform facing the ark, on which rabbis stand Leaders 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 escaped from Egypt led by Moses. They wished all the Israelites to unite. However, due to the needs of architecture, not all churches adopted this design.

The interior of the synagogue is designed to face Jerusalem when praying. The building is also designed to face Jerusalem, if possible.

World famous Synagogue

1. The old Synagogue in Prague, Czech Republic, is the oldest existing Synagogue in the world, built in the 11th century. During the crystal night of Nazi persecution of Jews, 1574 synagogues in Germany and Austria were destroyed, including many famous European churches.

2. The Synagogue in Cochin, the old city of Kerala, India, was built in 1568.

3. "Bevis Marquez church" in London, England, is the longest Synagogue in the world that has been used without interruption. It was built in 1702.

4. In the Caribbean island of hycuraso, Snowe Church in williamstade 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.

Five unique Hebrew letters Synagogue

Because the original church could not 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 design of the church is integrated into the community, parallel to the main street and in accordance with the high rules. And create two public squares.

Compared with the surrounding 6-8-story buildings, this building has unusual high-quality space. Because 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 are combined together and have lofty significance. The appearance is green glass tiles, which can reflect the surrounding environment and show colorful light.

There are also office space, school buildings and two apartments, as well as open social multi-functional space.

Address: Nanjing Road and Zhengzhou road, Heping District, Tianjin

Longitude: 117.200537

Latitude: 39.118021

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