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Monday, April 20, 2009

Ocean Park – Hong Kong’s Spectacular Maritime Based Amusement Park

All those looking to enjoy a thrilling and exciting day of family fun must definitely visit Ocean Park which is a world famous marine based amusement park in the area of Kowloon in Hong Kong. With very much the same popularity as Hong Kong’s Disney World, the park is ideal for visitors of all ages and contains spectacular aquariums, rides and animal exhibits and shows that are bound to capture your heart.

Filled with countless land and sea water animals both large and small, some of the maritime attractions at the park include an Ocean Theatre where you can see dolphins and seals entertaining people and the Atoll Reef that is shaped like an elliptical fish bowl which is filled with hundreds of species of underwater animals. The Shark Aquarium is also another maritime attraction which consists of an underwater tunnel where you can observe these dangerous creatures move in silence. On the lighter side, kids will definitely enjoy having a look at the Panda habitat, the Goldfish Pagoda and the Butterfly House.

A trip to Ocean World will not be complete without sampling some of the park’s highly entertaining rides. The Dragon which is a thrill seeker’s rollercoaster ride will leave you on the edge of you seat, whilst the Abyss Turbo Drop is sure to make your hair stand on end as it suddenly drops you. Some of the other rides include the Flying Swing and the Crazy Galleon.

Guests wishing to visit this fun filled and magical maritime park would definitely want to come back for more and would need to stay at a Kowloon hotel for easy access. The Langham Hotel Hong Kong which is a luxurious hotel amid many of the hotels in Hong Kong provides a relaxing and elegant base from which to enjoy much of the city’s attractions as well as to experience the enchantment and wonder of Ocean Park.

Jewish Synagogues in Oklahoma City

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Author: Shane Wauhob

Jewish synagogues in Oklahoma City are the link that keeps Jewish communities in the city together and well-connected. Temple B’nai Israel and the Emanuel Synagogue are sister synagogues and two of the most prominent in OKC.

The Reform Jewish congregation of Temple B’nai Israel, located at 4901 North Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City, is the oldest active Jewish congregation in the state of Oklahoma. Formed in May 1903, the congregation was led by Rabbi Joseph Blatt from 1906 to 1946, Rabbi Joseph Levenson till 1976, and Rabbi A. David Packman till 2004, and is currently led by Rabbi Barry Cohen who took over on July 1, 2004.

Sister synagogue to the Temple B’nai Israel, Emanuel Synagogue is an egalitarian, traditional and conservative synagogue. Home to around 200 individuals and member families, the congregation was founded on June 17, 1904. It’s a congregation where women participate along with men in the religious activities. The synagogue emphasizes preserving its heritage, and has the only morning minyan in OKC. Another point of emphasis of the Emanuel Synagogue is the study of the Torah and its relevance to the modern world. Some members of the Emanuel Synagogue also belong to Temple B’nai Israel.

The Chabad Community Center is another center for Jewish learning and experience in Oklahoma City. The Center offers a wide range of exciting programs for people of the Jewish faith, including the Passover Seder, culinary programs, lectures and discussions. It’s a spiritual companion to any Jew, educating them on various aspects of the faith, including the heritage to which a Jew belongs.

The Jewish synagogues in Oklahoma City are still active in the cultural scene of the vibrant city.