Sacred Spaces: Judaism - Synagogue

Explore the features, objects and symbols found within Jewish sacred spaces with this beautifully designed classroom display resource.

Part of the Sacred Spaces collection, this pack introduces pupils to key features they may see or encounter in a synagogue, explaining their purpose, meaning and significance within Jewish worship. Each card combines a clear illustration with accessible explanatory text, making the resource ideal for classroom displays, RE teaching, revision areas and learning environments.

The pack includes a large Sacred Spaces: Judaism - Synagogue centrepiece alongside 11 matching illustrated information cards covering the Aron HaKodesh, Torah Scrolls, Bimah, Ner Tamid, Yad, Torah Mantle, Ten Commandments, Menorah, Siddur, Mezuzah and Mechitzah.

Pupils can explore how the synagogue supports Jewish worship, from the Torah scrolls being stored in the Aron HaKodesh and read from the bimah, to the use of the yad when reading sacred text. The resource also introduces pupils to important objects and symbols including the Ner Tamid, menorah, mezuzah and siddur.

The cards introduce key Jewish vocabulary alongside accessible English explanations, helping pupils become familiar with terms such as Aron HaKodesh, bimah, Ner Tamid, yad, siddur, mezuzah and mechitzah. The resource also acknowledges diversity within Judaism, including differences between Orthodox, Reform and Liberal synagogue practice.

Designed with a consistent, museum-inspired aesthetic, the cards can be arranged around the large Synagogue centrepiece to suit your available display space. Try connecting the individual cards to the centrepiece using coloured string or ribbon to create an eye-catching Sacred Spaces feature wall.

Ideal for KS2, KS3 &KS4 Religious Education, Judaism units, places of worship topics, synagogue visit preparation and follow-up, classroom and corridor displays, revision areas and whole-school RE displays.

This listing contains the Judaism - Synagogue set only. Other religions in the Sacred Spaces collection are available separately, allowing you to choose the faith traditions relevant to your curriculum. A complete Sacred Spaces bundle will also be available.

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