# synagogue

## Definition

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.

* The Jews built synagogues because many of them lived far away from the temple in Jerusalem and could not go there often.
* Jesus often taught in synagogues.
* The word "synagogue" can also refer to the group of people meeting there.