How to behave correctly when visiting houses of worship of various religious denominations? General etiquette standards and main differences. Orthodox church

As a rule, Orthodox churches have three entrances: the main (western, opposite the altar), northern and southern. The entire church building is divided into the altar, the temple itself and the vestibule. The altar is separated from the temple itself by an iconostasis, which in most cases reaches the ceiling. The altar contains the throne and the altar. The Royal Doors (central), as well as the northern and southern doors lead to the altar.

Women are prohibited from entering the altar. Men can enter the altar only with the permission of the priests, and then only through the northern or southern doors. Only clergy enter the altar through the Royal Doors.

Directly adjacent to the iconostasis is the solea - an elevated platform along the entire altar. Opposite the royal doors is the ambo - the central part of the solea. Without the permission of the clergy, it is also not allowed to ascend to the pulpit and solea.

Since ancient times, it has been established to perform divine services three times a day: in the evening, in the morning and in the afternoon - the liturgy. You should know that the church day begins not at 0 o'clock on the calendar day, but at 18 o'clock on the previous day.

The entrance to the temple from the street is usually arranged in the form of a porch - a platform in front of the entrance doors, to which several steps lead. When approaching the temple, you need to make the sign of the cross and bow from the waist. When going up to the porch, before entering the doors, you again need to sign yourself with the sign of the cross. You should not pray for a long time and for show while standing on the street.

You should arrive at the temple 10-15 minutes before the start of the service. During this time, you can submit notes, put a donation on the eve, buy candles, put them on and venerate the icons. If you are late, you must behave in such a way as not to disturb the prayer of others. If it is not possible to freely approach the icons and light candles, ask them to pass the candles through other people.

During the service, men should stand on the right side of the temple, women on the left, leaving a clear passage from the main doors to the Royal Doors. It is forbidden to sit in an Orthodox church, the only exception being the parishioner’s ill health or severe fatigue.

In a temple, it is indecent to show curiosity and look at others. It is unacceptable to condemn and ridicule the involuntary mistakes of employees or those present in the temple. It is forbidden to talk during the service. One should not condemn or reprimand a newcomer who does not know the church rules. It is better to help him with polite and kind advice. Candles should only be purchased from the temple you came to. If possible, you should not leave the temple until the end of the service.

When visiting temples, you are supposed to dress so that most of your body is covered. It is not customary to go to church in shorts and sportswear. Whenever possible, men and women should also avoid T-shirts and short-sleeved shirts. A woman's head must be covered. Men are required to remove their hats before entering the temple.

In an informal setting, clergy are usually called as follows:

• Patriarcha - His Holiness;
• bishop - lord;
• priest - father;
• abbess - mother;
• deacon - deacon.

It is not customary at meetings to greet clergy with exclamations: “Hello, father!” or "Hello, sir!" You should say: “Father, bless!” or “Master, bless!”

You should not ask for blessings from deacons and ordinary monks, since they do not have the right to do this. Priests and bishops, as well as abbess of monasteries in the rank of abbess, bless. When accepting a blessing, you should fold your palms crosswise (right palm on top of the left) and kiss the right, blessing hand of the clergyman; there is no need to cross yourself before doing this.

Catholic Church

A Catholic church has generally the same structure as an Orthodox church. The most significant difference that catches your eye is the absence of an iconostasis. Instead, there is a low altar barrier. The church has a central part - the altar, or presbytery - the place where worship takes place and where the Holy Gifts - bread and wine transubstantiated into the Body and Blood of Christ - are kept. You can recognize this place by the unquenchable lamp burning in front of the tabernacle.

In addition to the central altar, there may be side chapels in honor of saints. The church also has a special place for the choir and a sacristy (a separate room for church servants and storage of liturgical vestments and objects).

Men must remove their hats when entering the temple. Headscarves are not required for women. There are also no special standards in clothing or use of cosmetics. Appearing in the temple in shorts or too revealing clothing is not welcome, and in some temples, including St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, it is prohibited.

At the entrance to the temple there is a vessel with consecrated water, or a crypt, into which the fingers of the right hand are dipped and then crossed.

Immediately upon entering the temple, kneeling (right knee) is performed before the tabernacle. And subsequently, passing by the tabernacle, they kneel or at least bow their heads. Catholics are baptized in a different order from Orthodox Christians - first the left shoulder, then the right. There are no special moments outside the liturgy when the sign of the cross is required.

In the temple there are rows of prayer benches, and at the bottom there are low benches (people kneel on them during worship). Confession in a Catholic church is performed in special confessionals - small booths for the priest and the confessor. If someone is talking in the confessional, you should not be within earshot, nor should you approach the priest during his conversation with someone - this can be a purely spiritual and personal conversation. One should not interrupt the prayer or silent contemplation of believers; one should wait until they finish.

Actually, this limits the basic rules of conduct in a Catholic church.

The head of the Catholic Church is the Pope.

Appeals to clergy:

• to the Pope - Your Holiness;
• to the cardinal and archbishop - Your Eminence;
• to the bishop - Your Eminence (personal - Vladyka).

For persons belonging to the highest church hierarchy, the title “Monsignor” is also used, added to the title. The rector of the temple is addressed as “Your Reverence.” In a personal conversation, you can address all priests as “father,” monks as “brother,” and nuns as “sister.”

It is very difficult to distinguish one rank from another in everyday life, therefore, when preparing for a meeting with a priest, you need to know his title in advance. However, the presence of a red belt, piuska (a red bishop's cap or a non-black cassock), as a rule, indicates belonging to the highest hierarchy. True, in everyday life the priesthood wears ordinary dark suits with dark shirts and a white stripe under the collar.

In communication with the priesthood, two levels must be distinguished - the one when, during a meeting, the priest is called to perform a divine service or sacrament, and the usual conversation. The conversation is subject to the rules of normal etiquette.

The Catholic priesthood takes a vow of celibacy, so it is tactless to be interested in your interlocutor. Another feature is that, as a rule, the priest is the first to offer his hand, including to women.

Synagogue

The center of religious and social life of the Jewish community is the synagogue.

Currently, various currents coexist in Judaism - from ultra-Orthodox to ultra-liberal. Accordingly, synagogue services in different Jewish communities can vary significantly. The ancient traditions are most preserved in Orthodox Judaism.

Services in Orthodox synagogues are usually held three times a day; On holidays and Saturdays, additional prayers are read. For worship to take place, at least ten men over 13 years of age must be present to form a minyan (quorum).

The seats for women in the synagogue are either separated from the seats for men by a partition, or women occupy seats in the gallery.

Men are forbidden to be in the synagogue with their heads uncovered, so during morning prayer they wear a special prayer shawl (tallit), which is a rectangular piece of woolen material with four tassels at the corners (tzitzit). On weekdays, during morning prayer, men put on tefillin - leather boxes with pieces of parchment with passages of Holy Scripture enclosed in them. With the help of long straps, these boxes are tied to the forehead and left hand of the worshipers.

Prayers are said standing or sitting: those praying are not allowed to prostrate or kneel, with the exception of certain moments of festive services.

When entering the synagogue and reading some prayers, it is customary to bow your head. Prayers are recited in Hebrew, and a number of prayers are recited in Aramite (Aramaic), the language of everyday communication of the ancient Jews.

The order of worship developed over the centuries involves the recitation of certain prayers, the sequence of which corresponds to one or another day of the religious calendar. Any adult Jewish male can lead a service. In large communities, a particularly revered person (khazzan) is usually appointed to read prayers on holidays and Saturdays, sometimes accompanied by a male choir. Some parts of the liturgy are sung by everyone present in the synagogue.

In many communities belonging to other branches of Judaism - Conservative, Reform, Liberal - synagogue traditions can differ significantly. Thus, in reform communities, men and women sit together. Men may not wear a tallit or tefillin, although they often wear a special cap (kippah) on their heads. The synagogue choir in Reform and many Conservative synagogues includes women. In many countries, part of the service may be conducted in the language of that country, and the ratio of prayers in Hebrew to prayers in another language varies among different communities. The very composition of prayers in the services of various communities is also changing.

Rabbis still lead Jewish communities today, although much of their leadership is in the nature of spiritual mentoring. The responsibilities of rabbis include organizing solemn religious ceremonies - marriages, funerals, etc.

The functions and position of the rabbinate may differ in different countries of the world. Thus, in Israel, rabbis are government officials. They are confirmed in office by the chief rabbis and the Ministry of Religious Affairs and take on some of the important government and judicial functions.

Unlike other religions, where there are certain rules of etiquette in dealing with clergy of various ranks, in Judaism as a whole there are no such rules. The only thing is that when addressing a rabbi by name, the word “rabbi” is sometimes added.

Mosque

A mosque is a prayer building for Muslims. It is not a holy place, a temple in the full sense of the word. The only exception is Masjid al-Haram - the “forbidden mosque”, which is located in Mecca. In the center of Masjid al-Haram stands the Kaaba, the main shrine of Muslims.

The mosque organizes various holidays, not necessarily religious ones, performances by Islamic figures, Koran recitation competitions, etc. In addition, visitors can always spend the night in the mosque.

Five times a day, at a strictly defined time, the azan is heard from the minaret - the call to prayer. The muezzin proclaims it. Inside the mosque, the direction of prayer is determined by the mihrab - a special niche in the wall facing Mecca. To the right of the mihrab in the cathedral mosque there is a minbar - a platform for the preacher.

Women usually pray on the second floor or in a partitioned off part of the first floor. The entrance to the mosque for men and women can be either common or separate. Although the mosque is not a holy place, certain rules are honored that apply to anyone who comes to the mosque, regardless of religion.

The appearance of a visitor to a mosque should not offend the eyes of believers: he should wear clean, modest and fairly covered clothing. For women, clothing should cover the entire body, with the exception of the face, hands and feet, its color should not be provocatively bright, and its silhouette should be tight-fitting. Women should completely hide their hair under a headscarf.

The floor of the mosque is covered with carpets, shoes are left at the entrance. In large mosques, special employees accept shoes and issue a token. Visitors to the mosque behave very relaxed: they sit or lie on the floor, eat, sleep, and communicate with each other. But at the same time, at any time someone can perform namaz, that is, pray. Believers read the Koran or simply focus on the thought of the Almighty. Therefore, you should not raise your voice, laugh, scold, etc. Some of the generally accepted prayers (Our Father (Pater noster), Hail Mary (Ave Maria), ...) can be sounded in Latin. The presence of an organ in the church. It would never occur to a parishioner to enter a church in shorts, a T-shirt, a sundress (you can throw a headscarf over your bare shoulders) or a mini dress. But a visiting tourist (our town is a resort) will not be reprimanded or shown the door, nor will they be asked his religion - the temple is open to everyone, all His children. It is not necessary for those who come to know the Order of the Mass (order of service) and strictly observe it - it is enough to behave quietly and respectfully to the feelings of those present.
A lay minister may assist the Catholic priest in conducting the service. In the Liturgy of the Word, a passage from the Old or New Testament can be read by a parishioner or a female parishioner (no distinction is made between men and women). A sister (nun) has the right to go behind the altar. A woman is not prohibited from visiting the temple on critical days.
In addition to the Mass, almost every day there is an Exhibition of the Holy Gifts (bread and wine, which, through the prayer of the Church, by the power of the Holy Spirit, become the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ) - a private prayer of the parishioner before the Holy Gifts. Collective prayer of the Rosary (on the rosary) and reflections on 15 mysteries from the life of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary.

I crossed the threshold of the synagogue. What's next?
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Hello!

I am Jewish according to Halacha, but I do not go to synagogue. What are the rules in the synagogue, except for a headscarf covering your hair and appropriate clothing.

Julia
Ukraine

People come to the synagogue mainly for prayers. Such public services are held daily, three times a day: in the morning (prayer shacharit), in the afternoon (afternoon, and most often - evening prayer minha) and in the evening ( arabite or maariv- this prayer is read after the stars come out).

Therefore, before going to the synagogue, you first of all need to find Siddur(prayer book) with Russian translation, where the texts of Jewish prayers are given and the order of their reading is indicated. And, let’s start with a quick look at its contents. To understand what is happening in the synagogue.

Siddurs are usually found in most synagogues. But when you come to prayer for the first time, you will not know where they are. That's why I advise you to stock up Siddur in advance - so as not to disturb those praying with searches.

For the first time, it is best to come to the synagogue at Shabbat, for morning prayer ( shacharit). Sabbath times in different synagogues shaharita prescribed in different ways: as a rule, from seven to nine o’clock in the morning. But this needs to be clarified before Shabbat- the prayer schedule is usually posted in the synagogue foyer. The duration of Saturday morning prayer is on average two to three hours.

So, on Saturday morning you “cross the threshold” of the synagogue. And you should know that men and women pray separately. Therefore, first of all, you need to find out where the women’s hall is located (or a space specially fenced off for women in the general prayer hall).

When entering a prayer room, sit next to other women and carefully look at how those around you behave. And try to behave the same way. Try joining in communal prayer. But don't set yourself impossible tasks. And don’t be embarrassed if you don’t manage to read at least a short passage with everyone - reading prayers requires serious preparation and training.

At first, you do not have to be present in the synagogue for the entire prayer, until the very end. The main thing is that you feel comfortable. If, say, after 15-20 minutes you feel tired, get up and quietly, so as not to disturb anyone, leave the synagogue. There will be nothing reprehensible in this.

Now - a little about the appearance, suitable for a synagogue.

You need to wear, as you yourself understand, modest, not bright, but elegant enough (for Shabbat) clothes (see on the website, for example, the answer "About women's clothing" ). If you are single, you do not need to wear a headdress, including a scarf, to the synagogue. For only married Jewish women cover their heads - both at home, on the street, and in the synagogue (see on the website, for example, the answers

There are several synagogues in St. Petersburg, the most intensive of which is the Great Choral Synagogue on Lermontovsky Prospekt. It includes a small choral synagogue, where the Hasidic community gathers, as well as the premises of a Georgian minyan. The difference between a Georgian minyan and a Hasidic or any other minyan lies only in the prevalence of the ethnic coefficient in the declared name. A minyan can be called a prayer unit of ten people, the presence of which legitimizes the service or prayer. In the summer, when the city empties out, there may be such a phenomenon as the dissolution of the minyan and the closure of the synagogue. The remaining members of the community attend another minyan, without any damage to the integrity of their religious beliefs, since in Judaism representatives of several movements of Judaism can pray together: from Orthodox to Reform.

Judaism does not have a geometrically designed communicative space. Sacred space is defined by any walls and a community, a prayer quorum, (in the form of the designated ten people). In the architectural context, the synagogue building does not stand out as an aesthetic dominant. Even in Jerusalem, synagogues are no different from ordinary houses and are identified only by their signs. The absence of an imperative for aesthetic impact is explained by the historical conditions of the existence of Judaism over the past two millennia. The lack of statehood did not lead to the creation of a strict hierarchy. A distinctive feature of modern Judaism can be called the special pluralism of religious ideology, which avoids the authoritarian institutionalization of any one opinion.

Traditionally, the synagogue is visited on Saturdays and religious holidays. Time is counted according to the Eastern tradition, i.e. from the evening, so Saturday begins from Friday evening. It is generally accepted to spend this time in peace, i.e. without performing any work related to potentially productive activities. In this regard, Judaism follows the ancient norms codified in the Talmud and, even earlier, in the Bible. The changing everyday reality does not lead to a relaxation of the prohibitions associated with the use of a car or public transport. Progress is only in the technological direction. The houses of religious Jews are equipped with special sensors that turn lights, stoves, etc. on and off. On Saturday, elevators switch to “Saturday day” mode, i.e. with stops on each floor.

For St. Petersburg, where there are only a few synagogues in the entire city, the problem of attending a prayer meeting on Saturday is not relevant, although it does affect attendance. As a rule, those who live nearby or those who decide to violate the ban on “working” on the day of rest go to the synagogue, since using public transport involves the work of another, albeit a non-Jew, and at the same time the use of money, which one takes or has on the Sabbath Not allowed in pockets. In Soviet times, people got out of the situation by using bus cards, which were not money. A visit to the synagogue itself involves approaching it on foot (the journey is no more than a kilometer), without luggage in your hands. House keys, as implied by orthodox norms, should also not be put in a pocket or carried in the hands. The way out of this situation is a special device made of laces, to which a key is hung on top of the clothes. The strictness of the ritual is not mandatory to perform. As a rule, everyone arrives for duty in the best possible way. Participation in the ritual does not imply passive listening (or standing) to the text, but directly reading it. For these purposes, special prayer books are distributed and used by this community. Many community members keep their prayer books right in the synagogue. During the service, you can also pray according to a prayer book that differs from the generally accepted one. The whole point is to enter on time into generally significant moments of worship, such as the recitation of the Shema and Amida prayers. The reading is done aloud and intoned by the cantor who leads the service. His function is only to voice the prayers and ensure that each section of the service begins together.

Behavior and ritual gestures are not regulated. Everyone takes a comfortable place. Since in the synagogue there is no sacred space and sacred center in the strict sense of the word (unless the aron kodesh for storing the Torah scroll and the bimah - a special elevation for reading the sacred text) are considered as such, worshipers are regulated only in the direction of prayer - towards Jerusalem (in Jerusalem itself - this, of course, is the Western Wall). The person praying can stand leaning against the wall, leaning on the backs of the seats, walk around the hall with a prayer book, greet friends, and talk. In the back rows you can see Jews who, during the service, are busy talking on a mobile phone (which is prohibited on Saturday as work) or cheerfully commenting on what is happening. On the second floor, intended for women, curious people of both sexes gather, who do not hesitate to make critical remarks about the worshipers. This does not seem strange, since the dominant of the religious consciousness of a Jew is an extremely transcended God, while in Christianity such a dominant is a ritual that is polycentric in its temporal and spatial implementation. No one pays attention to the degree of religious zeal in the synagogue, which is why the actions of those praying seem chaotic and arbitrary. The auditory impression of a Catholic church, an Orthodox church and a synagogue is compared as the relationship between silence, speech (singing) and whisper, since in a synagogue the worshiper himself decides with what phonetic intensity he should pronounce the text of the prayers. That. positioning one’s religiosity is not carried out collectively, but arbitrarily, within the bounds of decency.

This discord in the service is explained by the lack of focus on emotional unity. Actually, the traditional division of the synagogue into female and male parts does not create the prerequisites for such unity, since the emotional and religious activity of women is limited by their distance from what is happening.

Due to the aesthetic inexpressiveness of the service, the course of the service is rarely disrupted by the intrusive attention of foreigners and other curious people.

In addition to its religious function, the synagogue is also an ethnic and cultural center. The St. Petersburg synagogue operates a kosher food store, various educational programs, and religiously and ethnically significant information is declared (for example, about the possibility of repatriation to Israel).

Communicationally, the community is open to every visitor. Interaction with visitors occurs through synagogue employees - watchmen and caretakers who are neither Jewish nor Jewish. Therefore, visitors are not subject to catechetical oppression, as is often the case in Christian churches. In Judaism, religious values ​​are experienced ethically and intellectually rather than psychologically and emotionally, so visiting a synagogue on holidays does not serve the function of religious integration or religious socialization. When asked by one parishioner whether it is possible to use a car on the Sabbath, the rabbi answered evasively: “You cannot use a car on the Sabbath. Better stay home. But if you intend to devote your forced leisure time to friends or entertainment, then it is better to get in the car and go to the synagogue.” That. going to synagogue is meant as a disciplinary measure.

The ark

Directly in front of those entering is the holiest place of the synagogue, the ark is a recess in the wall in which the scrolls of the Torah - the Pentateuch - are kept. These scrolls are the main treasure of the congregation, and they are all handwritten by a specially trained scribe. In difficult times for the Jews, these scrolls were the first thing saved in case of fire or pogrom.

Reading Torah Scrolls

In front of the ark there is a small elevation - the bimah, from which the Torah is read aloud every week. Over the course of a year, the clergy manage to read all five books of the Torah, from the creation of Adam to Moses receiving the Law of God on Mount Sinai, so that they can start reading all over again in the new year. Reading aloud in the synagogue is considered an honorable thing, and in addition to rabbis, honorary members of society and those whom they want to show respect are invited to such readings.

Working hours

The synagogue opens at dawn for morning prayers and remains open throughout the day. During this time, two more prayers will be held there - midday and evening.

Special days in the synagogue are Friday and Saturday. It is on Friday evening that the Torah scroll is read in the synagogue. On this same day, additional blessings and prayers are offered in anticipation of the holy day of the Sabbath. Those who could not come to the synagogue on weekdays gather there on Friday, so it is very crowded on this day. Many come with their whole families and after the service go home to the festive table.

On Saturday, prayers are longer because no one is rushing to work. On Saturdays, after morning or afternoon prayers, community members often gather in the synagogue to study the Torah.

When going to synagogue, dress according to traditions

Before going to the synagogue, take care of your hat. This is a mandatory rule for both men and women.

A woman should cover her head with a scarf, hat or even a wig, a man should wear a kippah. Kippah is the religious headdress of the Jews. If you don’t have a kippah at hand, you can purchase one at the entrance to the temple. If you can’t find a kippah, put on any other headdress: hat, cap, etc.

Do not allow yourself to come to the synagogue in too bright or beach clothes and in a tracksuit, this will cause disapproval among the parishioners.

Women are required to wear a skirt that falls below the knees and have their arms covered up to the elbows.

Rules of behavior in the synagogue

When you find yourself in a synagogue for the first time, carefully observe the behavior of parishioners so as not to find yourself in an awkward position.

Observe the rituals at the entrance

Before entering the synagogue, turn off your cell phone. Then wash your hands from a special sink with a ladle located at the entrance - first your right hand, then your left. When entering a synagogue, remember that in traditional churches, men and women pray separately and also enter through different entrances. Men are supposed to be in the central part of the synagogue, in the prayer hall, women - on the second floor, on the balcony or in the gallery, from which the ark is clearly visible. These balconies are often fenced off with a transparent curtain, which under no circumstances should be raised.

On holidays, restrictions on movement in the synagogue are lifted, and men can enter the women's balconies and galleries, and women can go down to the prayer hall.

While in the synagogue, try to exclude all tactile contacts with your fellow travelers of the opposite sex.

On synagogue grounds, a man is allowed to touch a woman only if she is his closest relative.

Try not to talk while praying

Some prayers are read only by the clergyman. If you are an inexperienced synagogue goer, you may not know exactly when to be silent. In addition, the Jews have a rule according to which women are strictly forbidden to sing solo in front of a man, even a prayer.

Jews pray standing and sitting, so there are benches to the right and left of the altar on which you can sit if the need arises.

But usually these benches are occupied by older people, who are allowed not to get up during prayer.

The synagogue also serves as a venue for religious celebrations

When a bar mitzvah is celebrated (the transition to adulthood, boys reach religious adulthood at 13, and girls at 12), there is a noisy celebration in the synagogue, and women throw candy and sweets from the galleries into the hall. Children, girls under 12 and boys under 13, are not required to pray like adults; they usually play in the street, smartly dressed.

Some parts of the prayer require a minyan

This is a meeting of ten adult Jewish men.

If necessary, they can go outside and ask a passerby to come in and pray with them. Do not be embarrassed if you are approached with such a request, or sometimes simply with the question: “Are you a Jew?”, but also do not agree if you find yourself near the synagogue by accident or as a tourist, so as not to mislead those gathered.

The synagogue is a Jewish temple.

It represents the center of religion for representatives of Jewish nationality. Everyone who comes inside is greeted wonderfully here. Therefore, if you do not know the rules of behavior in the synagogue, there is no need to be afraid. You can ask more experienced parishioners for advice.

We advise you to visit the central Moscow synagogue - Beis Menachem. Prayers are held here daily, as well as classes to help you study the Torah.

It was erected on the site of the destroyed Jewish temple “Maryina Roshcha”. Before visiting the presented place, we advise you to read the following recommendations:

1) appearance should be discreet. Shorts, sportswear, short dresses or skirts are not suitable for visiting the synagogue. It is necessary that the head is covered. The most suitable headdress is the Jewish kippah;

2) when crossing the threshold of the synagogue, you need to touch the case located on the door.

It is a mezuzah containing a passage of text from the Holy Torah. Also on the shelves are prayer books - siddur, which any parishioner can familiarize themselves with;

3) behavior in the temple must be worthy. Swearing, foul language, and smoking are not allowed within the walls of the synagogue. You cannot visit the temple if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is forbidden to interrupt the rabbi, talk loudly, and interfere with other people’s prayers.

According to the rules of the Jewish community, a man can touch a representative of the opposite sex if she is his mother, daughter, sister or wife. Thus, when meeting a friend of the fairer sex, you cannot shake hands with her, hug or kiss.

Saturday is a special day for the Jewish community. On this day it is forbidden to work, talk about business, or enter into any transactions. Also on Saturday the shop in the synagogue is closed, so if you want to buy something, you can do it on any other day.