The synagogue

• Aron Harkodesh


  most important part of the synagogue where the Torah scrolls are kept
• Ner Tamid


  situated at the front of the synagogue above the Ark and is always kept burning to signify eternal light
• Bimah


  a raised platform where the Torah is read from and where some services are deliverd
• Yad


  Used to read the Torah to minimize touching it because it is sacred
• She Kinah


  Gods presence in the world
• synagogue is repented to as a miniature sanctuary - temple
• best place to connect with God
• Main place of worship
• Beit Tefilah


  place of prayer
• Beit Midrash


  place of study
• beit knesset


  house of assembly for events
• Can be used as a place of celebration