a major branch within Judaism which teaches strict following of Jewish laws

a form of Judaism which has reformed or adapted to modern changes in life

the raised platform in the synagogue from which the Torah is read and services led

a special light that hangs in a synagogue and reminds people about God

How synagogues differ

Religious education

In this unit pupils build on their understanding of belonging to investigate similarities and differences between churches, synagogues and mosques. They will explore how their is diversity within religious buildings as well as between worldviews.

Places of worship: what makes them sacred?

a separate place for men and women to sit 

What is something you might find in every synagogue?

In a Reform synagogue, men and women sit ...

a raised platform from which the Torah is read

They are sometimes built as a synagogue and sometimes changed into one.

What do Jews do to show they belong to a synagogue community?

Which of these is a coming of age celebration for Jewish boys and girls?

Starter Quiz