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Unicode: 1F549 FE0F
Description
A circular symbol resembling a synagogue, featuring a domed roof and often a Star of David prominently displayed. The FE0F (variation selector-16) indicates it should be displayed as an emoji.
Group:
Symbols > religion
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents religious and cultural aspects of Judaism, Jewish identity, and places of worship. It evokes feelings of community, tradition, and spiritual connection for those of Jewish faith.
Backstory
This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It represents a synagogue, which is a Jewish house of prayer, study, and assembly. Its inclusion reflects the expanding representation of diverse religious and cultural symbols in the emoji set.
Usage Examples
- Wishing someone a happy holiday: 'Happy Hanukkah! 🕉️'
- Referring to a Jewish community event: 'Community gathering at the synagogue this Saturday. 🕉️'
- Discussing religious sites: 'Visiting historical synagogues on my trip. 🕉️'
- Expressing Jewish identity: 'Proud of my heritage. 🕉️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Directly associated with Judaism, Jewish communities, and historical or contemporary Jewish life. Used in contexts of religious holidays, cultural events, or discussions about the Jewish faith.
East Asian culture:
Generally understood as a symbol of Judaism, though perhaps with less immediate cultural context than in regions with larger Jewish populations. Its use might be more informational or symbolic rather than deeply personal.