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2007-03-05 04:22:40 · 7 answers · asked by fifimsp1 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
All are welcome! You would probably feel most comfortable in a Reform congregation because many of them are similar to churches. Men generally wear a head covering (kippah) which is available at the door. The kippah is not required in Reform congregations, but I think it would be polite to wear one in Conservative or Orthodox congregations.
Reform congregations often have a special service from time to time where they explain everything that's happening. You might want to phone ahead to see if there is a service like that in your area. We call it "Simply Shabbat" in our congregation.
Please don't feel uncomfortable -- many Reform Jews also feel uncomfortable because they know so little about their own religion. They are intimidated by converts who have learned much more.
The main service for Reform congregations is on Friday night. Not many attend on Saturday morning unless there is a B'nai Mitzvah. If there is a Bar Mitzvah, the service will last three hours instead of two so you might want to arrive late.
The scroll is not opened on Friday night so if you want to hear the Bible read in Hebrew, you might prefer the Saturday morning service. There is a beautiful ritual for opening and reading from the scroll.
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2007-03-05 05:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some Jews see Christian places of worship as being places of idolatry. It has no longer something to do with gentiles as Muslims are gentiles too and mosque are no longer seen the comparable way as church homes. distinctive communities could have distinctive takes in this, its a hazard to locate Jews who does no longer have an issue entering a Church yet does no longer attend a worship provider. There are others who does no longer have an issue attending a provider yet does no longer take part in any way. I even have additionally met Jews who could enter a church development yet no longer the sanctuary itself. I even have heard the opinion expressed that it rather is permissable for a Jew to desire in a mosque yet no longer a Christian church, i'm uncertain how huge unfold this concept is.
2016-09-30 05:44:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one is going to throw you out if you go to synagogue on the Sabbath (I presume you mean for services.) just like no one would kick me out of church if I went on Sunday. Respect, decency, and reverence are the big things!
The question is why would you want to go since you aren't part of that faith? Are you interested in converting? Or otherwise working with clergy?
2007-03-05 04:27:40 · answer #3 · answered by barrych209 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I see where she is coming from, you at the top. I myself have been interested in going. Been doing some family research on my Dads side and am finding out that he is from Hebrew descent. Would like to know something about my heritage and why they turned their back on it. Really confused. I was raised in full gospel faith through my Mothers side.
2007-03-05 04:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by Laura S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they would have a problem with that. Why don't you go early and ask the Rabbi. Tell him you would like to sit in.
In most Christian churches you just walk in and sit. It is probably the same.
2007-03-05 04:53:17 · answer #5 · answered by Marg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a lot of synagoues have memberships so if you go once they most definitely wont throw you out but if you make a decision that you are going to convert you should probably talk to the rabbi about it before you continue going.
2007-03-05 04:31:36 · answer #6 · answered by Udel26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are welcome in any Synagogue though if you are going on Saturday it would be recommended that you wear the equivalent of "Sunday best" like a Church service.
2007-03-05 05:44:54 · answer #7 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋