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noun(Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
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- confirmation a ceremony held in the synagogue (usually at Pentecost) to admit as adult members of the Jewish community young men and women who have successfully completed a course of study in Judaism
- torah (Judaism) the scroll of parchment on which the first five books of the Hebrew Scripture is written; is used in a synagogue during services
- cantor the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos
- haftorah a short selection from the Prophets read on every Sabbath in a Jewish synagogue following a reading from the Torah
- aliyah (Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah
- megillah (Judaism) the scroll of parchment that contains the biblical story of Esther; traditionally read in synagogues to celebrate Purim
- shofar an ancient musical horn made from the horn of a ram; used in ancient times by the Israelites to sound a warning or a summons; used in synagogues today on solemn occasions
- congregant a member of a congregation (especially that of a church or synagogue)
- haftarah a short selection from the Prophets read on every Sabbath in a Jewish synagogue following a reading from the Torah
- haphtorah a short selection from the Prophets read on every Sabbath in a Jewish synagogue following a reading from the Torah