Essay On Dynagogue
Entering the synagogue, you are immediately greeted by people. Large glass windows span the walls allowing light in. In the back of the room there are bookshelves filled with Siddurs, which is the book that has all of the Jewish prayers in it. A large stained glass wall stands in the middle of the room separating the men from the women. Dozens of rows of seats are lined up on each side. In the middle of the stained glass window there is a raised platform called the bima. The bima is where the Torah is read. In the front center of the room there are steps that lead to the Torah. It is kept inside an ark and only opened when the Torah is taken out of it.
Immediately I notice that there are a lot more men than women. Many of the women are either standing or sitting with their children. Many of the women have a couple of children with them. From this can conclude that Judaism follows the traditional family roles, the main one being that women take care of the children. The room is jam-packed. Every seat is occupied and people are standing the in the back. Having the room filled is unusual. On Saturday the Sabbath, there are …show more content…
Erica: Yes, I go to synagogue every Saturday.
Me: What are some differences between the Holiday services and the Sabbath services?
Erica: The holiday services are longer because there are more prayers that are involved.
Me: Do as many people show up on holidays as on Saturdays?
Erica: No, there are a lot fewer people that come to synagogue on Saturdays.
Me: Does the difference in number of people that attend make a difference? If it does, how so?
Erica: The amount of people affects my concentration while I pray. Many of the women talk to each other during the services while on Saturday when there are less people they are more respectful and focused on their own prayers. The people that attend services regularly are more respectful and aware that you are supposed to be quiet during
Immediately I notice that there are a lot more men than women. Many of the women are either standing or sitting with their children. Many of the women have a couple of children with them. From this can conclude that Judaism follows the traditional family roles, the main one being that women take care of the children. The room is jam-packed. Every seat is occupied and people are standing the in the back. Having the room filled is unusual. On Saturday the Sabbath, there are …show more content…
Erica: Yes, I go to synagogue every Saturday.
Me: What are some differences between the Holiday services and the Sabbath services?
Erica: The holiday services are longer because there are more prayers that are involved.
Me: Do as many people show up on holidays as on Saturdays?
Erica: No, there are a lot fewer people that come to synagogue on Saturdays.
Me: Does the difference in number of people that attend make a difference? If it does, how so?
Erica: The amount of people affects my concentration while I pray. Many of the women talk to each other during the services while on Saturday when there are less people they are more respectful and focused on their own prayers. The people that attend services regularly are more respectful and aware that you are supposed to be quiet during