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is an online forum that provides articles for self-study and live, online classes, which sometimes makes use of "breakout groups" to provide for
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had developed along with the synagogue into a distinct though somewhat related institution. The main difference between the
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There are generally either benches or chairs for sitting, along with tables on which books are placed. In Lithuanian
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may also be housed in a synagogue, or vice versa. In antiquity, this is a matter of debate (see below). Many
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This article is about Jewish study hall. For the article about Orthodox Jewish undergraduate schools, see
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both Torah study and prayer are allowed. For this reason most synagogues designate their sanctuary as a
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is sanctified for prayer only and that even the study of Torah would violate its sanctity while in the
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originally serve the community but attract a yeshiva in the course of their existence.
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as well as the relevant articles in Dan Urman and Paul V. M. Flesher's edited volume,
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so that in addition to prayer the study of the Torah would also be permitted.
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has many hundreds of books, including at least several copies of the entire
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Jewish study hall located in a synagogue, yeshiva, kollel or other building
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are typically found as the central study halls of yeshivas or independent
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Ancient Synagogues: Historical Analysis and Archaeological Discovery.
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took place. The earliest known rabbinical school was established by
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learning typical of a traditional beth midrash study hall.
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The Rabbinic Class of Roman Palestine in Late Antiquity,
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