ipl-logo

Reform Jew Reflection

232 Words1 Page

I am a reform Jew and to me my religion is very important. To me my religion is amazing, for it makes me feel like a happy and a whole person. It makes me feel a part of something bigger than I am, and all my traditions feel like a truth to me. It has only been in the past couple of years that I have been so engaged, but it seems like it has always been a large part of me that I just needed to explore with an open mind, and so I have decided to to learn as much as I can. Even though my middle school is not a Jewish school I still feel a part of the community. Sometimes though I feel different. This really came into focus when a kid started bullying me with hate speech, all because I am a Jew. I felt bad about being a Jew, I felt as though I

Show More
Related

  • Personal Narrative-It's Izabella Katz

    419 Words  | 2 Pages

    It 's Izabella Katz. My mother bought me a beautiful diary as gift for my my 18th birthday almost two years ago and this is my fist time using it. It 's new year thanks to God and I 've never kept a diary before but with all of the events that have happened to me and everything currently occurring, I knew I couldn 't forget anything and if anyone else found this book, I wanted them to hear my story. I 'm just an average 19 year old girl who loves writing and literature and has had a lot of things happen to me in these past crazy decade.

    Read More

  • Ohv Slaim Synagogue During Passover

    761 Words  | 4 Pages

    As the United States continues to grow we become a more diverse society. One thing that makes the United States so diverse is the amount of religions that groups of people believe in. Growing up in central Pennsylvania, there is very little diversity in my town, however a lot of people believe in different religions. To learn a little more about a religion, that I was very unfamiliar with, I attended a Ohev Shalam Synagogue during Passover. The experience and knowledge I gained from this event is something that I remember forever.

    Read More

  • Personal Narrative: Why I Am Named Ishmael Leseur

    324 Words  | 2 Pages

    It is a very drafty feeling, I feel like I am not a part of this world. Although I have my theories, I know for a fact the truth of why I am named Ishmael Leseur. When I was just a young child, quite fresh out of the womb you might say, I was not normal. I came out of my mother without shedding a single tear and my doctors knew I was abnormal. All I have every wanted was a normal life and to grow up like an average boy but, people have always treated my as if I am borderline stupid.

    Read More

  • Mla Citation For Night By Elie Wiesel

    1015 Words  | 5 Pages

    Think about you playing with your siblings, you guys are having so much fun but then a stranger comes in and talks to your parents and all of a sudden the stranger tells you that you are a Jew. That stranger also tells you that your family that you grew up with and loved was not your real family. How would you react to that? In my opinion, tearing apart the families was just another way to destroy the Jews but I believe it made them stronger hoping to see

    Read More

  • Analysis Of Night By Elie Wiesel

    757 Words  | 4 Pages

    This is important because practicing religion gave Jews faith to keep going and to have hope. Another quote that supports this is from the text, Night, “Muster your strength and keep your faith,” (Wiesel

    Read More

  • Anti-Semitism: Victims Of The Holocaust

    938 Words  | 4 Pages

    However, people should not assume Jews as inferior or filthy race, in disregard of how they tend to be outsiders of any society. Anti-Semitism actually has conspicuous causes why it emerged, as it is proved historically through numerous evidences. Nonetheless, discrimination of one particular race is basically deviated from the basic human rights. So, whatever reasons why, people should understand and try to embrace differences of other groups of people, including

    Read More

  • Jewish Assimilation Essay

    514 Words  | 3 Pages

    Assimilation is the process by which a minority group adopts the customs, values, and practices of the dominant culture in a society. As a minority group, the issue of assimilation has been heavily contended over by the Jewish people for centuries. For Jews, assimilation has often been a popular choice, as a means of escaping discrimination, and helping them achieve greater economics and societal success. However, assimilation can also lead to a loss of cultural identity and valuable traditions which can be detrimental to both the individual and community as a whole. This essay will examine the pros and cons of assimilation for the Jewish people and explore historical and current attitudes towards assimilation within the Jewish community.

    Read More

  • Sociological Imagination In The Truman Show

    629 Words  | 3 Pages

    Sociological imagination can be defined as one’s awareness of the impact that society has on their personal life because of the outside conditions and circumstances. The outside world create standards for people, even if they do not know that they are being looked at in this way. Therefore, society influences a person’s behavior and limits their free will. This theory is clearly demonstrated in The Truman Show. The movie helps to deepen my understanding of sociological imagination and helps me to see how the outside world controls my life.

    Read More

  • Persuasive Essay On Jewish Education

    399 Words  | 2 Pages

    Every person is unique. We each have a distinct way of talking, our own personal way of thinking, and a unique way of learning. Watching someone take the unique qualities that make them who they are and throw it away is incredibly tragic, yet we stand by and watch that happen in our communities every single day. So many of our Jewish brothers and sisters spent each day not realizing the amazing opportunity they are missing by not receiving a quality Jewish education. So many of these children don’t realize the unique potential they possess by being Jewish, therefore, many of them don’t get to utilize it due to the their lack the proper education and care.

    Read More

  • Personal Narrative: My Personal Values In Middle School

    308 Words  | 2 Pages

    I have maintained believing in my religion by performing many actions. For instance, I go to church every Sunday, and I like to volunteer helping teach little kids on Fridays. Additionally, I read the bible, and pray every morning and every night. These actions I have done helped me maintain my religion throughout middle school. My following personal value is keeping a healthy relationship with

    Read More

  • Richard Dawkins Ideas Against Religion

    333 Words  | 2 Pages

    Religion plays the most profound role in history in many different ways. Religion is everywhere in this world. Whether it's Western or Eastern, religion has been all around us for many years. Religion tells us who we are and fits us perfectly in the culture were born into. Not only does religion make us feel valued, it makes us believe that we were created for a reason.

    Read More

  • Buddhism Vs Judaism

    1013 Words  | 5 Pages

    Judaism is a monotheistic religion based heavily on laws and traditional practices. It has remained largely unchanged for thousands of years, just recently being influenced by secular culture, as seen evidently through the popularity of the Reform and Conservative movements (***podcast***). Furthermore, Jewish people can be heard reciting the same prayers in Hebrew, and celebrating the same holidays at the same times no matter where they are in the world. More than faith alone unites the Jewish people; they are united in law, language, and practice. The story of Judaism is linear, beginning with time itself, when one all-powerful God creates the heavens and earth.

    Read More

  • Reflection Paper In Sociology

    1876 Words  | 8 Pages

    What is sociology? Before taking this class, I honestly had a very limited understanding of what sociology meant. However, because of the great diversity of people living in America, I have now realized how viewing the world with a sociological perspective can help me grasp the reality of many beliefs and practices in society today. Starting off with understanding the origin and purpose of sociology and transitioning into major topics such as race and ethnicity and education, I have gained new perspectives on how to observe the world around me.

    Read More

  • Psychology Reflection

    935 Words  | 4 Pages

    Psychology is defined as “the scientific study of the mind and behavior” (Introduction to Psychology, 2015). Psychology provides an overview of biology and behavior, sensation and perception, learning, memory, intelligence, language, motivation, emotion, abnormal psychology, and therapy (PSY 102 Course Syllabus, 2018, pg 1). Because psychology allows for a better understanding of how the mind and body work, this knowledge can be beneficial for any field of study or career. The theoretical and practical understanding of the basics of psychology can help with decision-making, critical thinking, stress management, time management, better understanding of others, improving communication, and even achieving goals and objectives, all components that allow someone to be more successful throughout their life. Throughout this course I hope to gain a greater understanding of historical and theoretical perspectives of human behavior and development (PSY 102 Course Syllabus, 2018, pg 2).

    Read More

  • Reflection Paper On Fundamentalism

    1222 Words  | 5 Pages

    Fundamentalism, which in religion is taking literal the text of a holy book, affects childhood in various negatives (and positive) ways. It leaves critical thinking skills underdeveloped and causes many children to be afraid of punishment or judgment if they detract from the religion. In addition, many children are kept isolated and have to learn social skills, and how to enjoy things their peers have already discovered. In the few positive ways it affects people in the religion, fundamentalism can teach discipline and regard for rules. Fundamentalism leaves little room for questions, which are regarded as heretical or a sign of disbelief.

    Read More

More about Reform Jew Reflection

Open Document