1. Synagogues
In the time of Jesus

2. In the time of Jesus synagogues were found in larger towns and some smaller villages.

3. Click on the picture of the Synagogue door to watch a youtube clip of a Synagogue in the time of Jesus.

4. The synagogue was a place where:
people prayed and worshipped
Went to school and learnt
Joined together for social events and town meetings

5. Outside each synagogue was a mikveh The mikveh was a special bath which Jewish people would bathe in. This was so they would be clean but also ready for prayer.