Today we went to synagogue, Temple Emanuel, and we met Rabbi Isaacs. He taught us about Judaism and asked us some interesting questions. The synagogue was gorgeous. The stained glass windows were beautiful. The ark was made of flames to resemble God’s eternal light and presence. In the ark there were six scrolls (Torah)...
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Today for our Asian Culture Intensive Learning we were taught about Chinese Culture. In the morning a woman came in to speak to us about Ancient Chinese medicine that is still used today. She told us about acupuncture and “cupping.” These are two ways to increase blood flow and help make the body healthier....
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Asian Culture Day 1: Masjidullah Mosque
Today we started our journey around the Philadelphia area to learn about various Asian cultures. First up on the list: learning a bit about the Muslim faith. We went to Masjidullah which is a mosque in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia. We boarded the bus and left campus at 10 AM and...
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