Great Synagogue of Europe more political nature, as in the 19th century, responding to the Age of Enlightenment, Great Synagogues were built in many capitals of Europe to show that Jews were full and free citizens. This is something the Jewish community now wished to show at a European level. It is hoped that the building will become a focus for Judaism in Europe, as St. Peter's Basilica is for Roman Catholics. Great Synagogue of Europe The Great Synagogue of Europe, formerly known as the Great Synagogue of Brussels, is the main synagogue in Brussels, Belgium which was dedicated as a focal point for
Cockpit (sailing) Cockpit (sailing) A cockpit is a name for the location of controls of a vessel; while traditionally an open well in the deck of a boat outside any deckhouse or cabin, in modern boats they may refer to an enclosed area. Smaller boats typically have an "aft cockpit," towards the stern of the boat, whereas larger vessels may provide a "center cockpit" with greater protection from weather. On a recreational sailboat, the cockpit is considered the most safe external location for crew. In the Royal Navy, the term cockpit originally referred to the area where the coxswain was stationed. This