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synagogue

Also known as Jewish temple, temple, Beit Knesset, shul, esnoga, Jewish Chapel

thumb|Eldridge Street Synagogue in [[New York City, United States]]

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A synagogue is a Jewish house of worship and community gathering place where people come together for religious services, prayer, and study. Synagogues serve as important centers of Jewish religious and social life, hosting services, educational programs, and community events.

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Contents

Terminology
History
Second Temple period
Talmudic period
Middle Ages
Samaritan synagogues
Name and history
Distinguishing elements
Archaeological finds
Diaspora
The wider Holy Land
Samaria
Christianity
Architectural design
Interior elements
Bimah
Table or lectern
Torah Ark
Eternal Light
Inner decoration
Seating
Special seats
Rules for attendees
Removing one's shoes
Gender separation
Denominational differences
Reform Judaism
Synagogue as community center
Synagogue offshoots
List of "great synagogues"
Israel
Europe
Russia
Poland
Czech Republic
Hungary
Austria
Germany
Netherlands
Scandinavia
France and Belgium
Italy
Romania
Serbia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Turkey (European part)
United Kingdom
Tunisia
Australia
World's largest synagogues
Israel
Europe
North America
World's oldest synagogues
Oldest synagogues in the United States
Other famous synagogues
Gallery
See also
Notes
References
Further reading
External links

thumb|Eldridge Street Synagogue in [[New York City, United States]]

thumb|Princes Road Synagogue in [[Liverpool, England]] thumb|Exterior of Helsinki Synagogue in [[Helsinki, Finland]] thumb|Yusef Abad Synagogue in [[Tehran, Iran]]

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