1100-1200Old Frenchsynagoge, from Late Latin, from Greek ‘gathering of people, synagogue’, from synagein ‘to bring together’, from syn- ( ➔ SYN-) + agein ‘to lead’
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Aside from residential projects, the firm also works on restaurants, stores and a synagogue.
From now on, the message would go to everyone and not only to the synagogues.
Must we find all work prosaic because our grandfather built an early synagogue?
Now the Philadelphia synagogue offered to write the letter.
Patinkin discovered his voice in synagogue, not in formal training.
The synagogue now exhibits Hebrew manuscripts and prints.
The mikva is situated in an out-building in the synagogue grounds, and there is a car park outside.
Women in head scarves and long coats take a seat on the left side of the synagogue.