Jews, Catholics, Parley
Much Accomplished in a Convivial Atmosphere
For three days, from May 13-16, about 50 Jewish and Catholic clergy, scholars and lay leaders gathered in Rome for the 24th meeting of the International Catholic-Jewish Liaison Committee in an atmosphere of friendship and cooperation. As a result of these meetings and many other positive developments, the Catholic Church has indeed become a friend of the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
The Jewish side in the dialogue is represented by the unique International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations (IJCIC), which represents Jews from all over the world and includes rabbinic and synagogue organizations and defense agencies. It is my privilege to represent the Orthodox Union on this committee. The group is a paragon of Jewish unity, working together
seamlessly to represent the Jewish people to international religious bodies, including some much less positively disposed to Jews than the Catholic Church.
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Upcoming Lectures in Florida
May 1, Chabad Fort Lauderdale
Holocaust Remembrance Event: “Understanding and Confronting Anti-Semitism”
Drinks and light refreshments will be served. Suggested donation: $10. RSVP: 954.568.1190
May 2, Jewish Museum of Florida
The Dead Sea Scrolls: Where are We Now?
This illustrated lecture will briefly review the nature and significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls and then deal with recent developments regarding the significance of the Scrolls for understanding the Hebrew Bible and its interpretation, history of Judaism, and the background of Christianity. Included will be significant texts, digitization, archaeological research, and the controversy over the authenticity of fragments that came to light after 2002.
The program is Free and open to the public.
May 5, Sunday, Chabad of East Boca
10 AM-12 PM
Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
May 5, Chabad North Orlando
7 PM
Tickets: $18
May 6, Chabad of South Orlando
7:30 PM
Tickets: $18
Jerusalem and Rome Special Speaker Series
This special two-part speaker series brings together top scholars from different fields to dive deeper into some of the themes of the Jerusalem and Rome: Cultures in Context in the First Century CE, an exhibition from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem now on display at Museum of the Bible. The event focuses on the forces unleashed during and after the Great Jewish Revolt and explores how the revolt influenced early Judaism and Christianity.
In the first session on March 25, Dr. Eric Meyers will describe the events of the Great Revolt from the Jewish perspective. He will present the dramatic events leading up to outbreak of the revolt as well as the controversial figure of Josephus and how his writings on the revolt should be understood. Dr. Mary Boatwright will examine the revolt from the Roman perspective and situate the events of the revolt within the wider first-century Roman political context. She will discuss Roman concerns and reactions to a province expressing defiance to the Roman empire.
In the second session on April 4, Dr. Lawrence Schiffman will narrate the dramatic rebirth of classical Judaism and the beginning of rabbinic Judaism out of the ashes of the Temple. He will… Continue reading
