Synagogue Ritual Practices

Synagogue ritual practices are central to Jewish worship and community life. They include prayer services, which often involve reading from the Torah (the Hebrew Bible), chanting readings, and communal prayers. Key rituals may include Shabbat services on Friday nights and Saturday mornings, celebrating holidays, and lifecycle events like bar and bat mitzvahs. Congregants often wear prayer shawls (tallit) and phylacteries (tefillin) during prayers. The synagogue serves as a space for learning, community gatherings, and spiritual reflection, fostering a collective identity and connection to Jewish heritage.