What was the synagogue’s purpose? Select all that apply.

study the Hebrew Bible
place to worship God alongside others
place for community activities
for legal matters
place to begin planning revolution

1 answer

The purposes of a synagogue include:

  1. Study the Hebrew Bible - Synagogues often serve as places for religious education and study of sacred texts.
  2. Place to worship God alongside others - Synagogues are central to communal worship and prayer.
  3. Place for community activities - Synagogues often host various community gatherings and social events.
  4. For legal matters - Synagogues can be involved in certain legal matters within the Jewish community, such as marriage or divorce.

The statement "place to begin planning revolution" is not typically a recognized purpose of a synagogue.

So, the applicable purposes are:

  • Study the Hebrew Bible
  • Place to worship God alongside others
  • Place for community activities
  • For legal matters