Jewish Synagogue

Today was extremely different from anything I have ever seen. The first thing that was so different was the Yamika. This was different because they wear these to show a sign of respect to the Lord. I thought it was very interesting because we as christians dont wear anything like that to show respect, but Catholics do jenuflect before entering a row. Another thing I found quite intriguing was how many different languages they need to know. It would be cool to be able to read right to left and then switch to left to right with no problem. I admire them for being able to do that.

I liked their space they worship in as well. It was very simple like the monestary, but had many embellishments that made it stand out in my mind. All of the beautiful colors they had, including the ones that are around all of the torahs, and the simplicity of the walls. I thought the the curtain they had in front of the torahs was also beautiful. I found it interesting that they have so many torahs even though each one costs up to $30,000!!!!

How they celebrate their holidays is also very interesting. I actually found it kind of funny that she said that Chaunnah is not that big of a holiday because in the United States it is the biggest and most well known Jewish holiday. I admire them a lot because they fast for 25 hours and sometimes even longer, I could never do that!!!

Another thing that was so different and interesting is how many times a day they pray! Also how long their services can be. (I thought Catholic mass was long!!!!!!!) They have to pray 3 times a day and one should be in a minion which is 10 or more people otherwise they can not do some of the rituals they are supposed to.


Overall, I thought this was a great experience that was very interesting to me at the same time!!! I think it would be very interesting to sit in on a Shabot day mass!!