Place of Worship

Synagogue

Orthodox Judaism followers go to a synagogue. Many synagogues contain a school and a social hall. Some synagogues have athletic facilities, lecture halls, swimming pools, and cultural centers. Most synagogues are constructed so worshipers face toward the holy city of Jerusalem during services. A synagogue always contains an ark where the Torah scrolls are kept.  Above or in front of the ark hangs the eternal light, an electric or oil lamp whose constant flame symbolizes God's eternal presence.