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\"Dome<\/a>
Dome of the Great Synagogue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Thursday we went to the Museum of Jewish Heritage. \u00a0We all learned a lot about Jewish culture than we had ever known before. \u00a0In the classroom, we often discussed the mechanics of Judaism and the religious rules they had to follow. \u00a0In the past, I have only learned about menorahs and dredeils, all having to do with Chanukhah, which isn\u2019t even a major Jewish holiday! \u00a0Within the museum were all forms of art and relics. \u00a0One of my favorite things was the decorations used to adorn the Sefer Torah, the sacred text of Judaism in the form of a scroll.<\/p>\n

There was a curtain which the folded scroll was covered, protecting it from light or dust. \u00a0On the top of the rollers of the Torah were huge palace-looking structures known as rimonim. \u00a0These had bells on them, calling people to when the Torah would be read, and between them, when the Torah is still tucked away, is a crown. \u00a0The rimonim and crown would often be made of bronze or sterling silver. \u00a0It\u2019s amazing how much dedication is put into respecting a scroll; it really shows how sacred the Torah is for the Jews!<\/p>\n

Next we were given a tour through two synagogues: the Spanish Synagogue and the Great Synagogue. \u00a0The Spanish Synagogue was small, but still had some rather interesting elements. \u00a0The Great Synagogue, on the other hand, was huge! \u00a0Since the Jews have been persecuted for such a long time (constructed in 1870 after Italy was unified and Jews were granted citizenship), this Synagogue was made to commemorate the struggles of the past and celebrate the good news of the present. \u00a0More commemorative items decorated the Synagogue later to remember the victims of the Holocaust. \u00a0The Great Synagogue is unlike any church within Rome, filled with Jewish symbols such as Hebrew text and menorahs. \u00a0The dome, unusual for a synagogue, was distinct for its square shape and rainbow patterns representing themes from the tale of Noah\u2019s arc including renewal from difficult times.<\/p>\n

Now we come to the most intriguing part of the tour. \u00a0In our tour group, there was a man who was a Reformed Jew, meaning he followed a more liberal form of Judaism and may have a parent who is not Jewish. \u00a0Our tour guide is Orthodox, meaning she holds a more fundamental view on Judaism and has a distinct Hebrew lineage. \u00a0When the Reformed gentleman asked \u201care Reformed Jews allowed to be official members of the synagogue?\u201d the tour guide responded \u201cNo, we want to keep the religion alive\u201d in a very condescending attitude. \u00a0I found it very neat that we were able to witness an interaction between two forms of the same religion, and how some Jews may feel about each other.<\/p>\n

After this was dinner. \u00a0I ate a fried cow brain! \u00a0It tasted like the dark meat part of a chicken breast, but a lot richer. \u00a0Certainly something I would try again. \u00a0Later in the day I went to the markets set up by the Tiber, but there was nothing much I wished to buy. \u00a0I got a really cool picture of the scenery, though.<\/p>\n

\"Cow<\/a>
Cow brain. Such a delicacy!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Spanish<\/a>
Spanish Mosque.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Awesome<\/a>
Awesome view of the Tiber marketplace!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Altar<\/a>
Altar of the Great Synagogue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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