Synagogue: meaning, definitions and examples
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synagogue
[ sษชหnรฆษกoสษก ]
place of worship
A synagogue is a Jewish house of worship where communal prayer, religious study, and other forms of religious activity take place. It is also a place for gathering and learning about the Jewish faith and traditions. In addition to being a space for prayer, it often includes areas for social events, education, and community activities.
Synonyms
house of worship, shul, temple.
Examples of usage
- We attended a service at the local synagogue last Friday.
- The synagogue held a community celebration for Hanukkah.
- Children learn about their heritage at the synagogue's Hebrew school.
Translations
Translations of the word "synagogue" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sinagoga
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคจเคพเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Synagoge
๐ฎ๐ฉ sinagoga
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะฝะฐะณะพะณะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ synagoga
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใใดใผใฐ
๐ซ๐ท synagogue
๐ช๐ธ sinagoga
๐น๐ท sinagog
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋๊ณ ๊ทธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ synagoga
๐ธ๐ฐ synagรณga
๐จ๐ณ ็นๅคชๆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ sinagoga
๐ฎ๐ธ synagoga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะฝะฐะณะพะณะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sinagog
๐ฒ๐ฝ sinagoga
Etymology
The word 'synagogue' comes from the Greek word 'synagoge,' which means 'a gathering together' or 'assembly.' The term evolved into Latin as 'synagoga' before being adopted into English. Although the concept of gathering for communal worship is ancient, the synagogue as an institution became more defined after the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE. As Judaism adapted to the diaspora, synagogues emerged as community centers allowing Jews to maintain their religious practices and study the Torah. Throughout history, synagogues have played vital roles in Jewish life, serving as places not only for worship but also for education and socialization.