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The Jewish Chapel (err Synagogue) is different from the two Christian chapels in that it is basically circular, not in the shape of a rectangle.  One of the interesting features of this chapel is the various mezuzahs in the door frames, above which is the most colorful one.
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This room is warm and intimate, and its chief feature is some spectacular paintings of scenes from the Hebrew Bible.  My personal favorites are Ruth and Boaz (the picture on the far left), and Jacob and the Angels (the picture on the far right).

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On the opposite wall we have Elijah and the chariot of fire, and
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And in the middle of these three paintings you also see Ezekiel and his throne chariot vision.
On the outside walls there are also things of interest to see.
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Here is a Torah scroll, and you might just see an interesting reflection here if you look closely.
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These stones are in the floor outside the Jewish place of worship. And outside the chapel itself I found the following scene…..
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