Last Friday, we went to the Synagogue in Weybridge. First we spotted key Jewish symbols outside the building - for example the Mezuzah and the Star of David.
When we went inside, we saw the 10 Commandments and had a go at guessing them - it was quite tricky!
Then we discussed what Jews can and cannot eat and what they have at Jewish celebrations. We learnt that they also have special candles at these special occasions.
Children were chosen to wear a tallit to take the Torah out of the Ark.
We learnt what the symbols on the side of the Ark stood for and discussed the 'Eternal Light'. If the Torah is not in the Ark, the Eternal Light is off.
In our groups, we blew a ram's horn, drawing artefacts and wearing tallits and kippahs - the Torah was a bit too difficult for us to read!
We learnt lots and had a really fun trip! Owen and Annabel (Year 4)
