Meanings
A building or place of worship for Jewish religious services, prayer, and study. Typically depicted as a building with a domed roof and Star of David.
Used to represent Judaism, Jewish holidays, religious services, or Jewish identity in digital communication.
Synagogues serve as community centers and houses of worship in Jewish communities worldwide, symbolizing both religious practice and cultural heritage.
Used to represent notable synagogue buildings as architectural landmarks or tourist destinations.
Often used in travel contexts to indicate visits to historic synagogues or Jewish quarters in cities.
Historic synagogues are important cultural heritage sites in many European and Middle Eastern cities.
Combos with π
Culture
The synagogue emoji represents a central institution in Jewish religious and community life, where prayer services, study, and communal gatherings take place.
The emoji depicts a stylized synagogue with dome and Star of David, though actual synagogue architecture varies widely across regions and Jewish traditions.
Synagogues have historically been targets of antisemitic violence, giving this emoji additional significance as a symbol of resilience for Jewish communities.
The synagogue emoji is sometimes used in interfaith contexts alongside mosque and church emojis to represent religious diversity and inclusion.
History
Added to Unicode 8.0 as part of religious building emoji set.
Growing recognition of need for diverse religious representation in emoji.
Usage increased during Pittsburgh synagogue shooting as symbol of solidarity.
Tragic event prompted wider usage as symbol of support for Jewish community.
Increased usage during pandemic as virtual synagogue services became common.
COVID-19 restrictions moved religious gatherings online.