Synagogue — Beit Kenesset

What does “Beit Kenesset” mean in Hebrew?

Beit Kenesset (בית כנסת) is the Hebrew term for “Synagogue,”—The central place where Jewish communities gather for prayer, Torah study, and communal life. The name literally means “house of assembly.”

A beit knesset is more than a prayer hall. It serves as a spiritual home, a learning center, and a community gathering place. From daily prayers to holiday celebrations, Torah study, and life‑cycle events, the synagogue is the heart of Jewish communal tradition.

The additional words listed below relate to planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, helping families organize the service, celebration, and all the meaningful details that bring this milestone event to life.

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