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What Do You Think ? The word knesset comes from the same root as l’hikanes , meaning “ to enter” or “ to gather . ” The Israeli Knesset is a place where elected officials gather to work for the good of the country . A synagogue is a beit knesset —“ a house of gathering . ” When and why do Jews gather in a synagogue ? Turn to the map on page 4 and label Jerusalem by writing its name above the picture of the Knesset . What neighboring country is closest to Jerusalem ? The Knesset is located in Jerusalem , the capital of Israel . Where is your national government located ?
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