Jewish Synagogue: Personal Narrative Analysis

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Our trip to the Jewish synagogue in Nashville, TN was cultural trip that taught us how the Jewish people lived, the different holidays, the different sects, and the different laws of the church. I learned the Jewish traditions and how the traditions have evolved from America. The lady who spoke to us in the Jewish synagogue was very passionate about her religion. She lives close to the synagogue because of religious purposes. She had strong views and told us about the life of a Jewish. She spoke very freely about her culture. I am very thankful that we had the chance to meet such a wonderful lady of the Jewish religion that showed the passion and love for her religion. Jews worship the God who saved the Jewish people from slavery.

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