REL 212 Religious Field Research Strayer University(USE AS GUIDE ONLY)

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Running head: RELIGIOUS FIELD RESEARCH
Religious Field Research
Strayer University
REL 212 World Religions
RELIGIOUS FIELD RESEARCH
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Religious Field Research
For my religious field research I decided to visit a Jewish Synagogue. I believe that Jesus
Christ was born of a virgin and the son of God. I believe he was Jewish since Mary and Joseph
were from Nazareth. I am of the Christian faith and belief. If I were not of the Christian faith I
would want to be of the Jewish faith.
I visited Beth El Synagogue at 1004 Watts Street in Durham, North Carolina on Saturday,
December 9, 2012. The service combines Jewish liturgy with Spirit-filled praise and worship.
The Rabbi opened the service by praying that we might all come into His presence as he puts on
a tallit. The Chazzan (cantor) led us with prayers from the siddur. Rabbi Haim Beliak spoke on:
What Jewish Renewal in Poland Means for Us; Reflections on Glimmers of Hope for
Progressive Jewish Life.I found him to be a very knowledgeable man. I thoroughly enjoyed his
sermon.
In most synagogues, it is customary for men to cover their heads as a sign of respect for
God and acknowledgement that there is something above us in the universe. Head coverings,
called kippot, are available in the back of the sanctuary. Those over the age of 13 often wear a
tallit (prayer shawl) which has special ritual fringes (called tzitzit) on the corners. The Torah
commands Jews to wear fringes on the corners of their garments as a reminder of God’s
commandments. Wearing the tallit helps the worshiper concentrate better on prayer. Non-Jewish
visitors do not wear the tallit.

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Course: REL 212 Religious Field Research Strayer University(USE AS GUIDE ONLY)
Subject: REL 212 Religious Field Research Strayer University(USE AS GUIDE ONLY)
Subject code: REL 212 Religious Field Research Strayer University(USE AS GUIDE ONLY)
Year of study: 17-18
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Section: Homework & Assignments
Made on: 28-01-2020
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Pages: 6
Language: English
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REL 212 Religious Field Research Strayer University(USE AS GUIDE ONLY)