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Congregation Bet BreiraOne does not only when walk into an unknown region world without feeling some sense of apprehension or confusion. It is this unnerving feeling that wrapped its icy web nigh my gut as I stepped into the Bet Breira Temple. I pressed onto this unknown territory, full of regret for taking up this assignment and not choosing a religion that was closer to mine. This temple, that had always seemed to pose as a impertinent piece of architecture, became a tot onlyy different entity once I was inside. I felt like I was staring at a sumptuous stadium, all of the pews lined up in rows leading towards the heavens all staring at one center altar. This flummox had its homogeneousities to my usual place of worship back at St. Kevin Catholic church however the flock and the religious symbols that hung were completely new to me. It was as we entered however that the biggest surprise soft on(p) me. Accompanied by my Jewish friend Chris, I asked him, Hey who is that wom an find on those strange clothes? and all of my Catholic upbringing could not coordinate me for what he had to say next, Thats the Rabbi.As I recall the events that transpired, I realize my ignorance could have been perceived as sacrilegious had anyone noticed my plaque of disbelief. In Reformed Jewish Synagogues, Synagogues being the Hebrew word for Temple, women lot be ordained as Rabbis. They go by dint of the same appendage as men, learning the Hebrew language and mastering the Torah. The Torah is Judaisms intimately sacred item, a book written by man through their Gods intervention. One difference between the different sects inside Judaism is the differences of visible horizons of the Torah. Though Reformed Jews see the different Jewish laws to be guidelines, Orthodox Jews believe them to be essential laws... ... them and cares for them. It is through a Reformed Judaist view that God has been caring for humanity for thousands of years, and one can see the number of p ride there is in each of the parishioners. Ultimately I am very happy for partaking in this put through. Having visited a church that I have never gone to has not only taught me a valuable lesson about another groups belief system but has in like manner made me grown more appreciative of my current faith. I am glad that I was able to do research prior to culmination to the synagogue because it helped me understand the events that were transpiring before me. However, much like looking for up the Spark Notes of a book, no research compared to the actual experience of participating in their ritual. It was a great honor to have been allowed this opportunity and I now know that many religions have very similar religious dimensions.