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Etiquettes

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While entering the synagogue one has to cover the head as a sign of respect to the sanctuary. Men put ...

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Pilgrimage

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Major Jewish festivals are marked by pilgrimages which are undertaken by Jews to the Holy Land in Israel and the ...

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Prayer

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Daily prayers are conducted three times a day. The morning services, known as ‘Pesukei D’zimrah/zemirot’ consist of reading verses about ...

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Torah Reading

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Torah is read on Shabbat, holidays, and  Mondays and Thursdays. The ark, or the ornate cabinet where the Torah scrolls ...

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Torah Reading

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