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According to our tradition, we can pray privately when necessary, but communal prayer in the synagogue has a much stronger effect (Talmud, Berakhot 7b-8a). Praying also strengthens the spiritual level and the bonds within the community.
The importance of prayer:
Prayer services are part of halakha (Jewish law) and tradition (Talmud, Berakhot 26a); and the Torah records several prayers of our forefathers.
Prayer is an important form of communicating with God, and maintaining a relationship with Him; and it is also good for the health of the soul, to which Torah, prayer and religious observances are a form of nourishment. Judaism sees it as centrally important to thank God, to recognize that He is the source of prosperity, and to be close to Him.
How do Jews pray?
The Jewish prayer-book has a structured order. Prayers are ancient, and often are sung or chanted. Some prayers are said in unison (such as Shir Hakavod), and some are not. Some prayers are said more than once per day (such as the Shema), some once a day (such as Yotzer Ohr), and others are said only on Sabbath, festivals or certain occasions. Some prayers are said aloud (such as Kaddish), some are sung (such as Lekha Dodi) and some are to be whispered (the Amidah). Most of the services are in Hebrew, but a couple of prayers are in Aramaic (such as Brikh Shemei).
While praying, Jews either sit, or stand, depending on the prayer. There is also some bowing forward (in the Amidah and Aleinu), but Jews today do not kneel except once a year on Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement).
In between the prayers, Kaddish is said; and the Torah is read on many occasions (over two hundred times a year).
While formal prayer services are held in the synagogue three times each day throughout the year, many other blessings (such as those over meals) are said in the home.
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Prayer is an important form of communicating with God, and maintaining a relationship with Him; and it is also good for the health of the soul, to which Torah, prayer and religious observances are a form of nourishment.
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Why is synagogue not important?
Synagogue IS important to Jews.
Who uses the synagogue?
The synagogue is the Jewish prayer house. Jews pray three times a day - morning, afternoon adn evening services, and Jews congregate at the synagogue for these services. The synagogue is often also an educational center for Jews, and often there is are social networks connected to it.
Who uses the Torah scroll today?
Jews read from Torah-scrolls during synagogue services, and learn its content as part of the command to study it (Deuteronomy ch.11).
Where in the world is Hanukkah celebrated?
In the home and in the prayer-services. See also:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
How often do Jews enter the temple?
It depends on how pious they are. A religious Jew will pray three times a day at the synagogue (although two of the prayer services will be done together). Secular Jews can sometimes go years between entering a synagogue.
How many times a week do Jews visit the synagogue?
Two answers. Number of services: There are 3 services each day (morning, afternoon, and evening) with additional services following, without interruption, the morning service on Shabat and holidays. Going to synagogue: Observant Jews will try to go to synagogue twice-a-day every day (14 times-a-week); the evening service follows the afternoon service (usually after a brief instructional period) so the person does not leave the synagogue. Put another way, once in the morning and once in the afternoon/evening.
What is a orthodox synagogue?
It's a synagogue Orthodox Jews worship in.
What type of buildings do Jews worship in?
They call it Synagogue.
Where did Jews worship originally?
The Jewish house of worship is called synagogue, although Jews can worship G-d anywhere at any time.
Is a synagogue for Jews?
Yes.
Where do Jews worsip?
in a synagogue
Who uses a synagogue?
Jews,
