An Impression - Erfurt's Jewish Ritual Bath
The Old Synagogue features a medieval mikveh, a type of Jewish ritual bath. This was unearthed during excavation works in 2007. You can view the ancient mikveh bath in this video.
For a closer look, you must join one of the guided tours. Groups can book guided tours 'on the trail of Jewish history': erfurt-tourismus.de/en/guided-tours-and-sightseeing-trips/guided-tours-for-groups/synagogenfuehrungen/tour-of-the-medieval-mikveh/
In Memory of the Jews Of Speyer, Germany (synagogue & mikveh)
I produced this video of the ancient and historical city of Speyer, Germany. Historical records from the Holocaust tell of the former inhabitants of the ancient city- It is believed that Jews may have lived in Speyer pre-Christian times. In 1084 the Bishop invited the Jews to settle in Altspeyer and had the area surrounded by a wall for their protection. Remains of the ancient synagogue and mikveh can be viewed today.
Oldest synagogues in the World | Wikipedia audio article
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00:00:41 1 Worldwide
00:01:47 1.1 Standing buildings
00:03:11 2 By country
00:03:20 2.1 Africa
00:03:29 2.1.1 Algeria
00:03:56 2.1.2 Egypt
00:04:20 2.1.3 Libya
00:04:38 2.1.4 Tunisia
00:05:31 2.1.5 South Africa
00:06:01 2.2 Asia
00:06:09 2.2.1 Afghanistan
00:06:27 2.2.2 India
00:09:18 2.2.3 Iraq
00:10:24 2.2.4 Israel
00:12:18 2.2.5 Jordan
00:12:34 2.2.6 Lebanon
00:13:40 2.2.7 Myanmar
00:14:06 2.2.8 West Bank
00:15:08 2.2.9 Syria
00:16:03 2.2.10 Turkey
00:18:05 2.3 Australia
00:18:49 2.4 Europe
00:21:59 2.4.1 Albania
00:22:41 2.4.2 Austria
00:24:59 2.4.3 Belarus
00:25:21 2.4.4 Bosnia
00:25:49 2.4.5 Croatia
00:27:36 2.4.6 Czech Republic
00:28:00 2.4.7 Denmark
00:28:15 2.4.8 France
00:29:44 2.4.9 Germany
00:30:26 2.4.10 Greece
00:31:02 2.4.11 Hungary
00:31:35 2.4.12 Ireland
00:32:10 2.4.13 Italy
00:33:42 2.4.14 Macedonia
00:34:49 2.4.15 Netherlands
00:35:22 2.4.16 Poland
00:36:38 2.4.17 Portugal
00:38:03 2.4.18 Romania
00:38:20 2.4.19 Russia
00:38:49 2.4.20 Spain
00:40:00 2.4.21 Slovenia
00:40:42 2.4.22 Ukraine
00:41:08 2.4.23 United Kingdom
00:42:04 2.5 North America
00:42:32 2.5.1 Canada
00:42:59 2.5.2 United States
00:44:43 2.6 South America and Caribbean
00:44:53 2.6.1 Recife, Brazil
00:45:24 2.6.2 Jamaica
00:46:03 2.6.3 Barbados
00:46:27 2.6.4 Argentina
00:46:52 2.6.5 Suriname
00:47:33 2.6.6 Curaçao
00:48:30 2.6.7 Sint Eustatius
00:48:56 2.6.8 St Thomas – United States Virgin Islands
00:49:16 3 See also
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Synagogues may be considered oldest based on different criteria. Many very old synagogues have been discovered in archaeological digs. Some synagogues have been destroyed and rebuilt several times on the same site, so, while the site or congregation may be ancient, the building may be modern. Still other very old synagogue buildings exist, but have been used for many centuries as churches, mosques, or for other purposes. And some very old synagogues have been in continuous use as synagogues for many centuries.
Monasticism | Wikipedia audio article
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00:01:30 1 Buddhism
00:05:57 2 Christianity
00:11:48 3 Hinduism
00:14:17 4 Islam
00:18:33 5 Jainism
00:19:35 6 Judaism
00:23:52 7 Taoism
00:24:29 8 Other religions or movements
00:27:44 9 See also
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Monasticism (from Greek μοναχός, monachos, derived from μόνος, monos, 'alone') or monkhood is a religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work. Monastic life plays an important role in many Christian churches, especially in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Similar forms of religious life also exist in other faiths, most notably in Buddhism, but also in Hinduism and Jainism, although the expressions differ considerably. By contrast, in other religions monasticism is criticized and not practiced, as in Islam and Zoroastrianism, or plays a marginal role, as in Judaism.
Women pursuing a monastic life are generally called nuns, while monastic men are called monks.
Many monks and nuns live in monasteries to stay away from the secular world. The way of addressing monastics differs between the Christian traditions. As a general rule, in Roman Catholicism, monks and nuns are called brother or sister, while in Eastern Orthodoxy, they are called father or mother.
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Monasticism
00:01:05 1 Buddhism
00:04:15 2 Christianity
00:08:26 3 Hinduism
00:10:14 4 Islam
00:13:14 5 Jainism
00:14:00 6 Judaism
00:17:04 7 Taoism
00:17:32 8 Other religions or movements
00:19:51 9 See also
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SUMMARY
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Monasticism (from Greek μοναχός, monachos, derived from μόνος, monos, alone) or monkhood is a religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work. Monastic life plays an important role in many Christian churches, especially in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Similar forms of religious life also exist in other faiths, most notably in Buddhism, but also in Hinduism and Jainism, although the expressions differ considerably. By contrast, in other religions monasticism is criticized and not practiced, as in Islam and Zoroastrianism, or plays a marginal role, as in Judaism.
Women pursuing a monastic life are generally called nuns, while monastic men are called monks.
Many monks and nuns live in monasteries to stay away from the secular world. The way of addressing monastics differs between the Christian traditions. As a general rule, in Roman Catholicism, monks and nuns are called brother or sister, while in Eastern Orthodoxy, they are called father or mother.
Synagogue | Wikipedia audio article
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00:01:37 1 Terminology
00:02:48 2 Origins
00:07:11 3 Samaritan synagogues
00:07:21 3.1 Name and history
00:08:30 3.2 Distinguishing elements
00:12:36 3.3 Archaeological finds
00:13:00 3.3.1 Diaspora
00:13:43 3.3.2 The wider Holy Land
00:14:26 3.3.3 Samaria
00:15:12 4 Jewish-Christian synagogue-churches
00:15:46 5 Architectural design
00:18:25 6 Interior elements
00:18:35 6.1 Bimah (platform)
00:19:04 6.2 Table or lectern
00:19:54 6.3 Torah Ark
00:21:23 6.4 Eternal Light
00:21:51 6.5 Inner decoration
00:22:16 6.6 Seating
00:23:22 6.7 Special seats
00:24:54 7 Rules for attendees
00:25:04 7.1 Taking off one's shoes
00:25:35 7.2 Gender separation
00:25:57 8 Denominational differences
00:26:08 8.1 Reform Judaism
00:27:18 9 Synagogue as community center
00:27:48 10 Synagogue offshoots
00:29:14 11 List of great synagogues
00:29:31 11.1 Israel
00:29:43 11.2 Europe
00:29:51 11.2.1 Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
00:30:19 11.2.2 Poland
00:30:38 11.2.3 Czech Republic
00:30:50 11.2.4 Hungary
00:31:06 11.2.5 Austria
00:31:26 11.2.6 Germany
00:31:37 11.2.7 Netherlands
00:31:50 11.2.8 Scandinavia
00:32:02 11.2.9 France and Belgium
00:32:20 11.2.10 Italy
00:32:35 11.2.11 Romania
00:32:54 11.2.12 Bulgaria and former Yugoslavia
00:33:15 11.2.13 Turkey (European part)
00:33:28 11.3 North Africa
00:33:43 11.4 Australia
00:33:55 12 World's largest synagogues
00:34:06 12.1 Israel
00:34:46 12.2 Europe
00:36:50 12.3 North America
00:38:41 13 World's oldest synagogues
00:41:18 13.1 Oldest synagogues in the United States
00:42:05 14 Other famous synagogues
00:46:16 15 Image gallery
00:46:25 16 See also
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A synagogue (pronounced ; from Greek συναγωγή, synagogē, 'assembly', Hebrew: בית כנסת bet kenesset, 'house of assembly' or בית תפילה bet tefila, house of prayer, Yiddish: שול shul, Ladino: אסנוגה esnoga or קהל kahal), is a Jewish or Samaritan house of worship.
Synagogues have a large place for prayer (the main sanctuary) and may also have smaller rooms for study and sometimes a social hall and offices. Some have a separate room for Torah study, called the בית מדרש beth midrash house of study.
Synagogues are consecrated spaces used for the purpose of prayer, Tanakh (the entire Hebrew Bible, including the Torah) reading, study and assembly; however, a synagogue is not necessary for worship. Halakha holds that communal Jewish worship can be carried out wherever ten Jews (a minyan) assemble. Worship can also be carried out alone or with fewer than ten people assembled together. However, halakha considers certain prayers as communal prayers and therefore they may be recited only by a minyan. In terms of its specific ritual and liturgical functions, the synagogue does not replace the long-since destroyed Temple in Jerusalem.
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A synagogue (pronounced ; from Greek συναγωγή, synagogē, 'assembly', Hebrew: בית כנסת bet kenesset, 'house of assembly' or בית תפילה bet tefila, house of prayer, Yiddish: שול shul, Ladino: אסנוגה esnoga or קהל kahal), is a Jewish or Samaritan house of worship.
Synagogues have a large place for prayer (the main sanctuary) and may also have smaller rooms for study and sometimes a social hall and offices. Some have a separate room for Torah study, called the בית מדרש beth midrash house of study.
Synagogues are consecrated spaces used for the purpose of prayer, Tanakh (the entire Hebrew Bible, including the Torah) reading, study and assembly; however, a synagogue is not necessary for worship. Halakha holds that communal Jewish worship can be carried out wherever ten Jews (a minyan) assemble. Worship can also be carried out alone or with fewer than ten people assembled together. However, halakha considers certain prayers as communal prayers and therefore they may be recited only by a minyan. In terms of its specific ritual and liturgical functions, the synagogue does not replace the long-since destroyed Temple in Jerusalem.
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Monasticism (from Greek μοναχός, monachos, derived from μόνος, monos, alone) or monkhood is a religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work. Monastic life plays an important role in many Christian churches, especially in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Similar forms of religious life also exist in other faiths, most notably in Buddhism, but also in Hinduism and Jainism, although the expressions differ considerably. By contrast, in other religions monasticism is criticized and not practiced, as in Islam and Zoroastrianism, or plays a marginal role, as in Judaism.
Women pursuing a monastic life are generally called nuns, while monastic men are called monks.
Many monks and nuns live in monasteries to stay away from the secular world. The way of addressing monastics differs between the Christian traditions. As a general rule, in Roman Catholicism, monks and nuns are called brother or sister, while in Eastern Orthodoxy, they are called father or mother.
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Monasticism (from Greek μοναχός, monachos, derived from μόνος, monos, alone) or monkhood is a religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work. Monastic life plays an important role in many Christian churches, especially in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Similar forms of religious life also exist in other faiths, most notably in Buddhism, but also in Hinduism and Jainism, although the expressions differ considerably. By contrast, in other religions monasticism is criticized and not practiced, as in Islam and Zoroastrianism, or plays a marginal role, as in Judaism.
Women pursuing a monastic life are generally called nuns, while monastic men are called monks.
Many monks and nuns live in monasteries to stay away from the secular world. The way of addressing monastics differs between the Christian traditions. As a general rule, in Roman Catholicism, monks and nuns are called brother or sister, while in Eastern Orthodoxy, they are called father or mother.
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Monasticism (from Greek μοναχός, monachos, derived from μόνος, monos, alone) or monkhood is a religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work. Monastic life plays an important role in many Christian churches, especially in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Similar forms of religious life also exist in other faiths, most notably in Buddhism, but also in Hinduism and Jainism, although the expressions differ considerably. By contrast, in other religions monasticism is criticized and not practiced, as in Islam and Zoroastrianism, or plays a marginal role, as in Judaism.
Women pursuing a monastic life are generally called nuns, while monastic men are called monks.
Many monks and nuns live in monasteries to stay away from the secular world. The way of addressing monastics differs between the Christian traditions. As a general rule, in Roman Catholicism, monks and nuns are called brother or sister, while in Eastern Orthodoxy, they are called father or mother.
Synagogue | Wikipedia audio article
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Synagogue
00:01:12 1 Terminology
00:02:08 2 Origins
00:05:22 3 Samaritan synagogues
00:05:32 3.1 Name and history
00:06:25 3.2 Distinguishing elements
00:09:26 3.3 Archaeological finds
00:09:47 3.3.1 Diaspora
00:10:20 3.3.2 The wider Holy Land
00:10:54 3.3.3 Samaria
00:11:29 4 Jewish-Christian synagogue-churches
00:11:56 5 Architectural design
00:13:54 6 Interior elements
00:14:03 6.1 Bimah (platform)
00:14:24 6.2 Table or lectern
00:14:37 6.3 Torah Ark
00:14:46 6.4 Eternal Light
00:15:18 6.5 Inner decoration
00:16:28 6.6 Seating
00:16:51 6.7 Special seats
00:17:11 7 Rules for attendees
00:18:01 7.1 Taking off one's shoes
00:19:11 7.2 Gender separation
00:19:20 8 Denominational differences
00:19:45 8.1 Reform Judaism
00:20:04 9 Synagogue as community center
00:20:14 10 Synagogue offshoots
00:21:07 11 List of great synagogues
00:21:31 11.1 Israel
00:22:37 11.2 Europe
00:22:53 11.2.1 Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
00:23:04 11.2.2 Poland
00:23:12 11.2.3 Czech Republic
00:23:34 11.2.4 Hungary
00:23:51 11.2.5 Austria
00:24:01 11.2.6 Germany
00:24:15 11.2.7 Netherlands
00:24:33 11.2.8 Scandinavia
00:24:43 11.2.9 France and Belgium
00:24:54 11.2.10 Italy
00:25:04 11.2.11 Romania
00:25:20 11.2.12 Bulgaria and former Yugoslavia
00:25:32 11.2.13 Turkey (European part)
00:25:49 11.3 North Africa
00:26:06 11.4 Australia
00:26:17 12 World's largest synagogues
00:26:31 12.1 Israel
00:26:42 12.2 Europe
00:26:52 12.3 North America
00:27:23 13 World's oldest synagogues
00:28:51 13.1 Oldest synagogues in the United States
00:30:17 14 Other famous synagogues
00:32:15 15 Image gallery
00:32:52 16 See also
00:35:57 17 References
00:36:06 18 External links
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
A synagogue (pronounced ; from Greek συναγωγή, synagogē, 'assembly', Hebrew: בית כנסת bet kenesset, 'house of assembly' or בית תפילה bet tefila, house of prayer, Yiddish: שול shul, Ladino: אסנוגה esnoga or קהל kahal), is a Jewish or Samaritan house of worship.
Synagogues have a large place for prayer (the main sanctuary) and may also have smaller rooms for study and sometimes a social hall and offices. Some have a separate room for Torah study, called the בית מדרש beth midrash house of study.
Synagogues are consecrated spaces used for the purpose of prayer, Tanakh (the entire Hebrew Bible, including the Torah) reading, study and assembly; however, a synagogue is not necessary for worship. Halakha holds that communal Jewish worship can be carried out wherever ten Jews (a minyan) assemble. Worship can also be carried out alone or with fewer than ten people assembled together. However, halakha considers certain prayers as communal prayers and therefore they may be recited only by a minyan. In terms of its specific ritual and liturgical functions, the synagogue does not replace the long-since destroyed Temple in Jerusalem.
Synagogue | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:01:42 1 Terminology
00:02:59 2 Origins
00:07:42 3 Samaritan synagogues
00:07:53 3.1 Name and history
00:09:06 3.2 Distinguishing elements
00:13:30 3.3 Archaeological finds
00:13:56 3.3.1 Diaspora
00:14:41 3.3.2 The wider Holy Land
00:15:27 3.3.3 Samaria
00:16:15 4 Jewish-Christian synagogue-churches
00:16:51 5 Architectural design
00:19:40 6 Interior elements
00:19:50 6.1 Bimah (platform)
00:20:17 6.2 Table or lectern
00:20:36 6.3 Torah Ark
00:20:46 6.4 Eternal Light
00:21:34 6.5 Inner decoration
00:23:12 6.6 Seating
00:23:41 6.7 Special seats
00:24:07 7 Rules for attendees
00:25:16 7.1 Taking off one's shoes
00:26:53 7.2 Gender separation
00:27:03 8 Denominational differences
00:27:36 8.1 Reform Judaism
00:28:00 9 Synagogue as community center
00:28:11 10 Synagogue offshoots
00:29:25 11 List of great synagogues
00:29:57 11.1 Israel
00:31:31 11.2 Europe
00:31:50 11.2.1 Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
00:32:02 11.2.2 Poland
00:32:11 11.2.3 Czech Republic
00:32:40 11.2.4 Hungary
00:33:01 11.2.5 Austria
00:33:13 11.2.6 Germany
00:33:30 11.2.7 Netherlands
00:33:52 11.2.8 Scandinavia
00:34:04 11.2.9 France and Belgium
00:34:17 11.2.10 Italy
00:34:30 11.2.11 Romania
00:34:49 11.2.12 Bulgaria and former Yugoslavia
00:35:04 11.2.13 Turkey (European part)
00:35:26 11.3 North Africa
00:35:47 11.4 Australia
00:36:01 12 World's largest synagogues
00:36:17 12.1 Israel
00:36:30 12.2 Europe
00:36:41 12.3 North America
00:37:23 13 World's oldest synagogues
00:39:29 13.1 Oldest synagogues in the United States
00:41:29 14 Other famous synagogues
00:44:15 15 Image gallery
00:45:06 16 See also
00:49:33 17 References
00:49:43 18 External links
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I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
A synagogue (pronounced ; from Greek συναγωγή, synagogē, 'assembly', Hebrew: בית כנסת bet kenesset, 'house of assembly' or בית תפילה bet tefila, house of prayer, Yiddish: שול shul, Ladino: אסנוגה esnoga or קהל kahal), is a Jewish or Samaritan house of worship.
Synagogues have a large place for prayer (the main sanctuary) and may also have smaller rooms for study and sometimes a social hall and offices. Some have a separate room for Torah study, called the בית מדרש beth midrash house of study.
Synagogues are consecrated spaces used for the purpose of prayer, Tanakh (the entire Hebrew Bible, including the Torah) reading, study and assembly; however, a synagogue is not necessary for worship. Halakha holds that communal Jewish worship can be carried out wherever ten Jews (a minyan) assemble. Worship can also be carried out alone or with fewer than ten people assembled together. However, halakha considers certain prayers as communal prayers and therefore they may be recited only by a minyan. In terms of its specific ritual and liturgical functions, the synagogue does not replace the long-since destroyed Temple in Jerusalem.