Synagogue Rituals

Synagogue rituals are practices and ceremonies observed in Jewish places of worship. Key elements include communal prayer, the reading of the Torah, and the observance of the Sabbath. Services typically feature a cantor, who leads prayers sung in Hebrew, and a rabbi, who may offer teachings. Congregants often wear prayer shawls (tallit) and head coverings (kippah) as signs of respect. Rituals like Bar and Bat Mitzvahs celebrate coming of age, while holidays such as Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are marked with special services. Overall, these rituals foster community connection and spiritual reflection.