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Synagogue & Collective worship Synagogue comes from the Greek meaning, "Gather Together". It began in the Babylonian exile. Many aspects to do with the recent and standing synagogues relate back to the original temple in Jerusalem. Synagogues are used for lots of things today. It houses many social activities as well as being a place of learning for the young and old. Things like festivals would be held there, Jews assemble for all celebrations, worships and prayers. Hebrew classes are also held at the synagogue. Jews believe that prayer can be a communal activity and that they seek unity and gatherings such as this keep the tradition of the faith going. In the synagogue there are the torah scrolls that are used for lots of things. To Jews they are regarded as central to life and are highly respected. The way they are prepared, treated and kept is...

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