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Roles of the synagogue.
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Part B- Roles of the synagogue The synagogue is a place for the Jewish people to worship God, or more particularly, where Jewish people can hear the Torah being read and pray to God. As well as functioning as a House of Prayer, or 'Beit ha Tefilah', the synagogue is also known as House of Assembly, 'Beit ha Knesset' and House of Study, 'Beit ha Midrash'. 'On three things the world stands', says the Mishnah, 'On the study of the Torah, on worship and on deeds of kindness'. This quote reflects the functions of the synagogue distinctly. 'The study of the Torah' is the reason the name 'House of Study' is given to the synagogue. The Torah is guidance to how Jews live; it is the fundamental basis of Judaism. 'On worship', the first commandment is to 'Worship one God', this shows the importance of worship and is the reason the name...
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