The History of the SynagogueThe synagogue is one of the most important aspects of religion and the Jewish community because it has shaped every church and religious service that we use in today's world. The synagogue (from the Greek word meaning "assembly") is a building where Jews gather for worship and religious instruction, and is one of the main centers of Jewish life in every community. Ancient temples, including the Temple of Jerusalem, were considered resting places of the gods or goddesses of ancient Jewish heritage. Inside these temples, sacrificial ceremonies were performed by special priests. The synagogue, on the other hand, is a gathering place for the people. Its services include prayer, singing and instruction. In fact, the custom of regular preaching originated in the synagogue. Any member of the faithful with the necessary knowledge can lead prayers and preach. Christian churches and mosques in Islam were modeled after the synagogue. (Bamberger, BJ (2014). Origins Despite much research and theory, it is unclear when and how the synagogue emerged. Synagogue buildings existed in Egypt and Palestine during the last three centuries BC, long before the destruction of the Temple, which was in AD 70. According to Bamberger, "the synagogues of Palestine and the diaspora, a scattered population of people trying to return to their homelands, were the centers of Judaism and were used by the Pharisees. , a political party at that time, and their successors (the priests) to create a unified and informed Jewish community” (Bamberger, BJ 2014. The ruins of the oldest known synagogue (1st century BC) were discovered near the West Bank city of Jericho in 1998. (Bamberger, BJ (2014). ).Synagogues are...... middle of paper ......a place where Jews can go and preach to their lord, while also having a place that allows them to meet and socialize, just like today. During gatherings such as church or meetings, this allowed them to have an essential meeting place in their communities. When the Nazi Empire was eliminated and the Jews were freed, they had nowhere to go because they had been in captivity for so long. Since then, the synagogue has helped Jews regain their strength by connecting them to their lords and enabling them to be stronger in life. Without the synagogue, Jews would have had nowhere to preach and therefore would not have influenced our churches in the world today. The history we know today and the ways of preaching would never be known if the synagogue had never been built, making it one of the most important moments in Jewish history..