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There are Two well known places of worship for the Jews, there are the Synagogues, and Temples. Synagogues are, for the most part, independent community organizations. It is the center of the Jewish religious community: a place of prayer, study and education, social and charitable work, as well as a social center. When we speak of The Temple, we speak of the place in Jerusalem that was the center of Jewish worship from the time of Solomon to its destruction by the Romans in 70 C.E. This was the one and only place where sacrifices and certain other religious rituals were performed. It was partially destroyed at the time of the Babylonian Exile and rebuilt. The rebuilt temple was known as the Second Temple.
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The first thing you have to do is that you’ve come to a place where you’re relatively certain that you want to convert to Judaism. Once you are certain, you then do your research (read books, look on the internet, magazines, etc.). You will have to decide through which branch of Judaism you want to convert – Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Renewal. You may have to interview several rabbis before you find the right rabbi (spiritual leader) and community for you. At this point, make an appointment with the rabbi you’ve chosen, and tell him or her you’d like to study with them for conversion.Typically, you will study for one or more years with a rabbi. During this time, you will experience the full year of a Jewish calendar, and learn about Jewish beliefs, practices, and history. You may do this in a class, or study one-on-one with a rabbi, or both. When both you and your rabbi agree that you are ready to become a Jew and practice as a Jew, you will set a date for your formal conversion.
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The three most well known symbols and icons are the Torah, Star of David, and the Menorah. One of the oldest symbols of the Jewish faith is the menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple. The kohanim lit the menorah in the Sanctuary every evening and cleaned it out every morning, replacing the wicks and putting fresh olive oil into the cups. It has been said that the menorah is a symbol of the nation of Israel and our mission to be "a light into the nations." The star of David (also known as Magen David) is the symbol most commonly associated with Judaism today, but it is actually a relatively new Jewish symbol. It is supposed to represent the shape of King David's shield, but there is really no support for that claim in any early rabbinic literature.
There are Two well known places of worship for the Jews, there are the Synagogues, and Temples. Synagogues are, for the most part, independent community organizations. It is the center of the Jewish religious community: a place of prayer, study and education, social and charitable work, as well as a social center. When we speak of The Temple, we speak of the place in Jerusalem that was the center of Jewish worship from the time of Solomon to its destruction by the Romans in 70 C.E. This was the one and only place where sacrifices and certain other religious rituals were performed. It was partially destroyed at the time of the Babylonian Exile and rebuilt. The rebuilt temple was known as the Second Temple.
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The first thing you have to do is that you’ve come to a place where you’re relatively certain that you want to convert to Judaism. Once you are certain, you then do your research (read books, look on the internet, magazines, etc.). You will have to decide through which branch of Judaism you want to convert – Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Renewal. You may have to interview several rabbis before you find the right rabbi (spiritual leader) and community for you. At this point, make an appointment with the rabbi you’ve chosen, and tell him or her you’d like to study with them for conversion.Typically, you will study for one or more years with a rabbi. During this time, you will experience the full year of a Jewish calendar, and learn about Jewish beliefs, practices, and history. You may do this in a class, or study one-on-one with a rabbi, or both. When both you and your rabbi agree that you are ready to become a Jew and practice as a Jew, you will set a date for your formal conversion.
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The three most well known symbols and icons are the Torah, Star of David, and the Menorah. One of the oldest symbols of the Jewish faith is the menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple. The kohanim lit the menorah in the Sanctuary every evening and cleaned it out every morning, replacing the wicks and putting fresh olive oil into the cups. It has been said that the menorah is a symbol of the nation of Israel and our mission to be "a light into the nations." The star of David (also known as Magen David) is the symbol most commonly associated with Judaism today, but it is actually a relatively new Jewish symbol. It is supposed to represent the shape of King David's shield, but there is really no support for that claim in any early rabbinic literature.