MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 12: A secular state and a multi-religious country
synagoga
Swedish word. In English: synagogue
A building where Jews gather for worship.
Facts about the word
- The history of Judaism in Sweden can be traced back to the 18th century. Only then did Jews gain the right to live and practise their religion in Sweden. Sverige i fokus s. 43
- There are several Jewish congregations and synagogues in Sweden today. Sverige i fokus s. 43
- The congregations offer different ways of practising Jewish faith and culture, and are important for preserving and promoting Jewish tradition and community. Sverige i fokus s. 43
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
A synagogue is the Jewish building for worship. Muslims pray in a mosque or prayer room, and a synagogue is not a language school.
The word belongs to Chapter 12: A secular state and a multi-religious country in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.