1. The synagogue

2. In pairs… Discuss where you have been that has been special to you? Explain why is was so special to you BE READY TO FEED BACK IN 3 MINUTES!! Discuss where you have been that has been special to you? Explain why is was so special to you BE READY TO FEED BACK IN 3 MINUTES!!

3. Learning Objectives To know some of the key features of a synagogue To know how they synagogue is used To know some of the key features of a synagogue To know how they synagogue is used

4. The Synagogue The word Synagogue means coming together How do you think you may recognise a synagogue? The word Synagogue means coming together How do you think you may recognise a synagogue?

5. Why do Jews go to the synagogue? To Wrship G_d To hear readings from the Torah To meet with friends To celebrate bar mitzvahs and weddings

6. All synagogues share some features The Ark The Bimah The everlasting light (NerTamid) The 10 commandments The Torah scrolls

7. The Ark Is a special cupboard at the front, where the Torah scrolls are kept

8. The Bimah This is a platform in the centre, in front of the Ark The Torah is carried there to be read during the service

9. The Ner Tamid An everlasting light which hangs above the ark It is called the everlasting light as it is always lit. And symbolises G_D’s presence

10. The 10 commandments in Hebrew The ten commandments hang above the ark These are there to remind Jews of when Moses received these on Mount Sinai

11. Seating Women upstairs Men down -stairs

12. 1.Why do you think that women and men sit separately from each other? 2.Do you think that this is a good or bad idea? Give a reason for your answer. Question

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14. Task On the worksheet in front of you fill in the gaps And stick into your books On the worksheet in front of you fill in the gaps And stick into your books

15. Homework Bring in pictures of a Synagogue to put into your letter

16. Task Imagine you have a friend who has never been inside a synagogue or even learnt about it. You are to write a letter to them explaining What does the word synagogue mean what is inside the synagogue what it can be used for Pictures to help describe

17. Extension Where is special to you? Why is it such a special place? Write a good paragraph explaining in detail

18. Plenary Use the word search to find the key words and explain what each of them are

19. Learning Outcomes To know some of the key features of a synagogue To know how they synagogue is used To know some of the key features of a synagogue To know how they synagogue is used