The service glorified God through prayer and singing. The Bat Mitzvah celebration reminded me of when I became an official member of my church. Like Jessica, I had to attend classes where I learned the fundamentals of the religion and studied some chapters of the holy book. I have been challenged to become more in tune with my faith and determine God's role in my life. Unlike Jessica, I didn't have to engage with the entire congregation, I was simply voted in by the church session. Ultimately, what drives these acts of faith is love and trust in God. Attending the Shabbat service was a truly incredible and unique experience. Knowing that the traditions I witnessed have been practiced for centuries is impressive. However, I feel it was more of an educational experience than a spiritual one. There are so many ways one can worship God, and it is extremely important for people to become educated about things they are not familiar with. My current values ​​and beliefs have remained the same, however seeing someone as young as Jessica be incredibly devoted to her faith inspires me to want to try harder and become a better person.