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A bimah in a synagogue will generally have the Ark, as well as a table to rest the

torah scroll on. Many synagogues will also have a stand in which the torah is placed
while it is being dressed.

A VISIT TO A SYNAGOGUE

Truth to Teach (Source)

Deuteronomy 6:4 ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the
Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with
all your strength.’

Exodus 20 The Ten Commandments

 Jewish and Christian beliefs

 Visit to a Jewish synagogue

 Items in the synagogue

Way to Work (Means)

1. Review the previous lessons, perhaps by using the quiz, either written or
spoken.

2. Some teachers may prefer to visit the synagogue then do the follow-up

lesson whilst others may prefer to prepare the ground then do the visit.

3. Talk about the lay-out of the synagogue and the special items within it (see
separate sheet):-

• Ark
• Torah
• Yad

• Bimah
• Ten Commandments on tablet
• Ner Tamid
• Menorah
• Mezuzah

• Tallit

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