by Amy Loewenthal, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Slifka Intern in Israel For Elana Rozenman*, “there could be no better birthday gift than to feel the power of women making the world better.” So, as the director of TRUST-Emun, an Israeli NGO building mutual trust and understanding among people in conflict areas, Elana invited Muslim, Christian, [...]
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Learning Across Communities
Posted in Jewish- Muslim Engagement, Uncategorized on March 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As I begin to learn more about the world of blogging, I am amazed by its potential, especially when it comes to interfaith relations. Many religious folks are discovering the internet as a powerful resource for connection. As we read each others’ blogs across communities, we find an extraordinarily efficient way to learn about one [...]
Journal of Inter-religious Dialogue Announces New Website
Posted in Uncategorized on March 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Swami Tyaganada, Hindu Chaplain at Harvard University and Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook, Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School are two of the members of the Board of Scholars and Practitioners that has been gathered to oversee an exciting new project–an on-line inter-religious journal and an accompanying website. This effort is not only multifaith, it is multi-generational as [...]