Test Your Knowledge: Synagogue See how much you know about the Jewish place of worship. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on synagogues. remus2009 published 13 days ago0 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/11 What is the Holy Ark in a synagogue used for? Reading the Torah Storing the Torah scrolls Prayer Singing hymns 2/11 In a synagogue, where do men and women traditionally sit? Together Separately Standing On the floor 3/11 What is the main day of worship in a synagogue? Shabbat (Sabbath) Sunday Monday Friday 4/11 Which direction do synagogues typically face? North East South West 5/11 What is the name of the eternal light in a synagogue? Torah Menorah Ner Tamid Shofar 6/11 Who leads the prayers and services in a synagogue? Rabbi Cantor Elder Community member 7/11 What is the purpose of the Bimah in a synagogue? Reading the Torah Reading the Torah and leading services Storing Torah scrolls Singing hymns 8/11 In traditional synagogues, what is worn by men when praying? Tallit (prayer shawl) Yarmulke (skullcap) Tallit and Tefillin (phylacteries) Yarmulke and Tallit 9/11 What is the purpose of the Mechitza in a synagogue? Storing Torah scrolls Separating men and women during services Leading prayers Singing hymns 10/11 What meal is often shared in the synagogue following services on Shabbat? Breakfast Kiddush (blessing) and Oneg Shabbat (social gathering) Dinner Lunch 11/11 What does 'Synagogue' mean in Greek? Temple Gathering together Holy place Sacred ground
