Chance Encounters
I once wandered into a Jewish synagogue, out of curiosity during a my first week in New York. The rabbi noticed me as I walked through the front doors and introduced himself. He then asked me if I have ever ...
I once wandered into a Jewish synagogue, out of curiosity during a my first week in New York. The rabbi noticed me as I walked through the front doors and introduced himself. He then asked me if I have ever been to a synagogue before, to which I replied no. He invited me to stay for the service. Initially hesitant, I decided to join. The synagogue itself was very beautiful inside and vast. A choir of altar boys began to sing a hymn and it was amazing. After the service, the rabbi asked me if I were interested in attending the feast afterwards, held in the lower level of the synagogue in the basement. I attended the feast and surprisingly had a great time. I even met the rabbi's wife and daughter. Everyone was extremely friendly and made my visit welcoming. One of the synagogue members even told a joke. After the dinner, I thanked the rabbi and headed home, ready to tell my family and friends about my experience. Interesting thing was, I was having a rough day before my synagogue visit.