Test Your Knowledge: Synagogue

See how much you know about the Jewish place of worship. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on synagogues.

published on May 10
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What is the Holy Ark in a synagogue used for?

What is the Holy Ark in a synagogue used for?
Reading the Torah
Storing the Torah scrolls
Prayer
Singing hymns
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In a synagogue, where do men and women traditionally sit?

Together
Separately
Standing
On the floor
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What is the main day of worship in a synagogue?

What is the main day of worship in a synagogue?
Shabbat (Sabbath)
Sunday
Monday
Friday
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Which direction do synagogues typically face?

North
East
South
West
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What is the name of the eternal light in a synagogue?

Torah
Menorah
Ner Tamid
Shofar
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Who leads the prayers and services in a synagogue?

Who leads the prayers and services in a synagogue?
Rabbi
Cantor
Elder
Community member
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What is the purpose of the Bimah in a synagogue?

Reading the Torah
Reading the Torah and leading services
Storing Torah scrolls
Singing hymns
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In traditional synagogues, what is worn by men when praying?

Tallit (prayer shawl)
Yarmulke (skullcap)
Tallit and Tefillin (phylacteries)
Yarmulke and Tallit
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What is the purpose of the Mechitza in a synagogue?

Storing Torah scrolls
Separating men and women during services
Leading prayers
Singing hymns
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What meal is often shared in the synagogue following services on Shabbat?

What meal is often shared in the synagogue following services on Shabbat?
Breakfast
Kiddush (blessing) and Oneg Shabbat (social gathering)
Dinner
Lunch
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What does 'Synagogue' mean in Greek?

What does 'Synagogue' mean in Greek?
Temple
Gathering together
Holy place
Sacred ground