Personal Narrative: My Visit To A Jewish Synagogue
Sudiksha Malla Religion 213 Visiting a Jewish Synagogue
Religion is one of the factors that help to maintain balance in the world. There are many religions in this world. Every religion has its own beliefs and ways of following it. Religions may vary in many aspects. While some religions may have the same beliefs, some will have the exact opposite beliefs. I come from a place where even though there are many religions found I get to observe and practice only my own religion. Even if people are open about different religions, one religion being involved in another is not acceptable for my society. This is one of the reasons why I have always been curious about other religions and their ways of following and practicing it. This is why when I got a chance to go to a Jewish Synagogue as a part of a religious service …show more content…
I could relate our study in class and view it in a practical way. The way it Jews followed their religion is completely opposite to that of mine. The first aspect is that they believe in the existence of one God while we believe in the existence of many Gods and Goddesses. Secondly, we do not read out our holy books in the manner that Jewish people do. Even when we do read out the books the main priest reads it and the others just listen to them. The books are not used by every single person. Yes, relics hold a great importance in my religion as well. I found out that the Jews not only follow the Torah, but they live in it. The significance of the Torah, the relics, and the festivals for them amused me. When I got into talking with a Jew I understood how much it meant for them to follow God. How the people have understood the Torah and its teachings were remarkable. I was amazed that even with all the injustice and suffering the Jews have suffered; their faith in God has not shaken. They believe in their God and trust that one day all will be
Religion is one of the factors that help to maintain balance in the world. There are many religions in this world. Every religion has its own beliefs and ways of following it. Religions may vary in many aspects. While some religions may have the same beliefs, some will have the exact opposite beliefs. I come from a place where even though there are many religions found I get to observe and practice only my own religion. Even if people are open about different religions, one religion being involved in another is not acceptable for my society. This is one of the reasons why I have always been curious about other religions and their ways of following and practicing it. This is why when I got a chance to go to a Jewish Synagogue as a part of a religious service …show more content…
I could relate our study in class and view it in a practical way. The way it Jews followed their religion is completely opposite to that of mine. The first aspect is that they believe in the existence of one God while we believe in the existence of many Gods and Goddesses. Secondly, we do not read out our holy books in the manner that Jewish people do. Even when we do read out the books the main priest reads it and the others just listen to them. The books are not used by every single person. Yes, relics hold a great importance in my religion as well. I found out that the Jews not only follow the Torah, but they live in it. The significance of the Torah, the relics, and the festivals for them amused me. When I got into talking with a Jew I understood how much it meant for them to follow God. How the people have understood the Torah and its teachings were remarkable. I was amazed that even with all the injustice and suffering the Jews have suffered; their faith in God has not shaken. They believe in their God and trust that one day all will be