By seating the elders at the front of the synagogue, the entire congregation bestows honor upon the Torah and its Sages.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oregon's first synagogue opened in 1861 and has had a long history of interfaith spirit. (Photo by Getty Images) In August 1861, ...

New Synagogue in Palm Beach will dedicate Torah covers Feb. 13, honoring soldiers with scrolls donated by the late S. Daniel ...