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# synagogue
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## Definition
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A synagogue is a building where Jewish people assemble to worship God. Since ancient times, a synagogue's services have included times of prayer, scripture reading, and teaching about the scripture.
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* The Jews built synagogues because many of them lived far away from the temple in Jerusalem and could not go there often.
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* Jesus often taught in synagogues.
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* The word "synagogue" can also refer to the group of people meeting there.
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