Jewish Synagogue

http://www.jewfaq.org/shul.htm

Origins of the name:
Jews usually use the word synagogue which is which is actually a Greek translation of Beit K'nesset and means "place of assembly".

Functions of the Synagogue
A synagogue is a house of prayer where community prayer services are held.

Structure
They are normally run by a board of directors that hire a Rabii to conduct services.They are for the most part, indepented community structures

Items Found
Synagogues are designed so that the front santuary faces Jerusalem, the they are supposed to pray.
Torah Scrolls are kept in an Ark
Eternal lamp to symbolise the commandment

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List of the major items:

• Star of David on the front of the building
• Prayer books in a shelf
• Kitchen
• Bimah
• Symbolic carvings
• Ark
• Eternal light
• Shabbat candles
• Kiddush cup