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Bet ha Knesset

bait-ha-ker-nes-set (with the ‘k’ pronounced)

Beit ha Knesset; Shul; synagogue

shool; sin-ah-gog

Explanation

This literally means ‘House of Assembly’ and is another name for a synagogue.

Context

As well as being places for prayer and worship, synagogues are often a centre for Jewish community events, activities and educational programmes.