Essay On Visit To Dynagogue

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Worship Visit For my worship visit I went to a Jewish synagogue in my hometown. Going to the Jewish synagogue I was a little nervous and curious at the same time. I looked up when they were having services and then went on a Saturday morning with my friend only because I felt a little uncomfortable. I went early so I could introduce myself and tell them who I am and what I am there for. When I got to the synagogue I walked in and saw some people and noticed them putting on these hats called “kippas” and it’s a sign of respect. I also notice people putting on these scarf type clothing called a “tallit”. They would say a prayer before they put it on and then after put the tallit on. After putting my kippa on and tallit I walked in the sanctuary. First time being in a sanctuary, it reminded me a church. The sanctuary had pew style seats and almost had the same setup. …show more content…

While I sitting I noticed the Torah is in the middle of the synagogue where all the seats are all around facing the Torah. They have a stage upfront called a “Bema” where most of the service is done. The middle with the Torah is called the “Ark” When I was in the pew I also noticed books in the seats just like church, which ended up being prayer books and the weekly reading. After the rabbai came out and was actually a woman. I was very surprised but I also remembered that rabbis could be women as well. She came to the sanctuary and stood at this podium and introduced herself and gave a blessing to everyone. The rabbi started talking about previous service and how it was a great outcome. She told us to go to one of the book from the pew a turn to a page. Everyone stood up to and they started talking about these candles that they lit and then started to

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