When is the word synagogue capitalized?

The word "synagogue" is capitalized when it refers to a specific synagogue, like:

* "I went to Temple Emanuel Synagogue last week."

However, it's not capitalized when used in a general sense:

* "We learned about synagogues in our history class."

Think of it like "church" or "mosque." They are capitalized when referring to a specific building, but not when speaking generally.