Judism
The Jewish Synagogue, "The Tree of Life", was built in 1986. It is one of three in the City of Columbia. The Synagogue was a very interesting, outside of the building was a sculpture of the "Star of David" to add to the beauty of the very well kept grounds. The windows in the Synagogue were beautifully sculptured with the events of Christ's life on earth and His returning to heaven. We learned that on every Jewish door there is a mezzuch (a door post with the "watchword of Jewish faith").The locations of this particular Jewish faith (The Tree of Life) are; Lady Street, Woodrow Street and Trenholm Road. The Tree of Life is a reformed Jewish congregation. One of the tour guides gave us a little history regarding the Jewish faith and pointed out the differences between Conservative, Orthodox and Reformed Judaism. The Jewish people came to South Carolina primarily to escape persecution and for economic opportunities. There have been three major waves of immigration during the colonist to revolution; 1) Seehardic Jews - from Spain or Portugal (leave or convert) are the earliest wave of immigration 2) German Jews came to America between 19820 - 1880. There were around 150,000 Jews in America at this time and man
He must learn or be familiar with the Hebrew language and complete two years of theology, history and philosophy. The Greek Orthodox Church practice early church traditions by keeping the physical appearance of the church as well as the traditions. Their congregations are called, Wards. However, the services take place early enough in the day allowing families to spend quality time together. The Muslims in America who have been raised in traditional Muslim cultures speak of the tension they experience in trying to remain close to their native tongue, cultural, ethnic, and religious roots while trying to develop a sense of belonging in their adopted home. In order to be ordained as a Rebbe, one must obtain a four year degree. The Muslims explained what the role of a Shak is; one that is very knowledgeable within the faith and delivers a religious verdict. MUSLIM MOSQUEAfter my visit to the Mosque I learned that there was a difference in Islam believers and Muslim believers. They can visit women where men normally don't go. The Lunar Calendar is living testimony to the ancient world. Jews have been in Columbia since the early 1800's, but the first thing they didn't do was erect a synagogue. Father Aris has been a priest for this church for the past two years. This particular religion was most interesting because of the women's role in the church. Education is acceptable in by all means. The clarification of the two made me understand what was once so confusing.
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