Interreligious Dialogue – Jewish Theological Seminary Inspiring the Jewish World Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:31:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The Future of Catholic-Jewish Relations /torah/the-future-of-catholic-jewish-relations/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:31:33 +0000 /?post_type=post_torah&p=17221 THE JOHN PAUL II ANNUAL LECTURE ON INTERRELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING
Part of 91첥’s Opening Season

Catholic-Jewish dialogue has flourished since the promulgation of the Second Vatican Council’s 1965 Decree on non-Christian religions,Nostra Aetate. His Eminence Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory,the first African American cardinal in the Catholic Church, discusses the history of that dialogue and to explore how current discussions might guide Catholic-Jewish relations in the future. The John Paul II Annual Lecture on Interreligious Understanding.

“A hope for the future would be that unlike our unfortunate past, we are going into the future together as sisters and brothers. Even though there will be challenges, we know that we will be together and that we can support each other with whatever challenges present themselves.”
–Wilton Cardinal Gregory

ABOUT WILTON CARDINAL GREGORY

Wilton Cardinal Gregory is the first African-American Cardinal in the Catholic Church. Cardinal Gregory is a leading voice in the Catholic Church for racial and social justice, immigration reform, interreligious and ecumenical dialogue, and numerous life issues that challenge our unity in our shared humanity and ability to treat each other with dignity and respect. He is the Catholic co-chair of the National Council of Synagogues consultation with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

ABOUT THE JOHN PAUL II ANNUAL LECTURE ON INTERRELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING

The John Paul II Annual Lecture on Interreligious Understanding is offered in partnership with the John Paul II Center for Interreligious Dialogue, with the help of the Russell Berrie Foundation.

ABOUT OPENING SEASON

Join us this spring to experience the very best of 91첥. We’re celebrating our new campus with a season of events exploring the intellectual, artistic, and religious breadth of Jewish life. We’re looking to the future, with bold conversations that bring Jewish thought into dialogue with the issues challenging our world.

]]> Nostra Aetate Dialogue /torah/nostra-aetate-dialogue/ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 17:56:32 +0000 /torah/nostra-aetate-dialogue/ Timothy Cardinal Dolan: 50 Years of Nostra Aetate /torah/timothy-cardinal-dolan-50-years-of-nostra-aetate/ Wed, 16 Dec 2015 01:55:40 +0000 /torah/timothy-cardinal-dolan-50-years-of-nostra-aetate/ His Eminence Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan celebrates Jewish-Catholic relations on the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate.

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His Eminence Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan celebrates Jewish-Catholic relations on the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate.

The Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue of 91첥 (91첥) in New York City and the John Paul II Center for Interreligious Dialogue at the Angelicum in Rome, with thanks to the Russell Berrie Foundation, host the Annual John Paul II Center Lecture for Interreligious Understanding.

New York Times National Religion Correspondent Laurie Goodstein moderates a question and answer session following the lecture.

Cardinal Dolan has been archbishop of New York for six years and will be speaking about the current state of Jewish-Catholic dialogue in New York and in the United States at large and how to continue to improve this vital relationship over the next 50 years.

The remarks are also available in written form.

]]> The Future of Judaism and Islam on American Campuses /torah/the-future-of-judaism-and-islam-on-american-campuses/ Wed, 16 Dec 2015 01:51:15 +0000 /torah/the-future-of-judaism-and-islam-on-american-campuses/ Judaism and Islam have quite a bit in common, so how can these two religions learn from each other, especially in the collegiate setting? This topic is discussed in this Annual John Paul II Center Lecture, including panelists Imam Abdullah Antepli of Duke University, Rabbi Gail Swedroe of the University of Florida Hillel, and Professor Mehnaz Afridi of Manhattan College, and moderated by Huffington Post Executive Religion Editor Rev. Paul Raushenbush.

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February 18, 2014–The Annual John Paul II Center Lecture at 91첥 (91첥), this panel focuses on how Jews and Muslims can learn from one another how to best form uniquely American religious identities that will serve them into adulthood and communal responsibility. Panelists include Imam Abdullah Antepli of Duke University, Rabbi Gail Swedroe of the University of Florida Hillel, and Professor Mehnaz Afridi of Manhattan College. Huffington Post Executive Religion Editor Rev. Paul Raushenbush moderates.

This event was sponsored by the 91첥 Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue and The John Paul II Center for Interreligious Dialogue at the Angelicum, Rome.

]]> Justice, Tzedek, Sadaqah: Pursuing Social Justice in Multi-faith Communities /torah/justice-tzedek-sadaqah-pursuing-social-justice-in-multi-faith-communities/ Wed, 16 Dec 2015 01:43:58 +0000 /torah/justice-tzedek-sadaqah-pursuing-social-justice-in-multi-faith-communities/ This multi-faith panel of "elders" discusses how multi-faith communities have influenced social justice over the past two decades, what are the current issues being addressed, and what is still to be accomplished. They offer insight into how young activists can play a pivotal role in accomplishing some of these key objectives and what it will mean for the future of this country and our place in a global society.

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This multi-faith panel of “elders” discusses how multi-faith communities have influenced social justice over the past two decades, what are the current issues being addressed, and what is still to be accomplished. They offer insight into how young activists can play a pivotal role in accomplishing some of these key objectives and what it will mean for the future of this country and our place in a global society.

Event moderator Joshua Stanton solicites questions via the Journal of Interreligious Dialogue and State of Formation.

Panelists:
Rev. Julie Johnson Staples, Interim Minister with Education at the Riverside Church, NY; Moderator of the New York-New Jersey Regional Association of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches

Rabbi David Saperstein, Director and Counsel, Religious Action Center, Union for Reform Judaism

Dr. Azizah Y. al-Hibri, Professor Emerita at the University of Richmond School of Law; Founder and President of Karamah: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights

Moderator:
Joshua Stanton, Associate Director of the Center for Global Judaism at Hebrew College; Director of Communications at the Coexist Foundation; Founding co-Editor of the Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue

This event was co-sponsored by the Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue at the Jewish Theological Seminary and the Nelson Mandela Center at the Museum for African Art.

]]> 50 Years of Jewish-Catholic Dialogue /torah/50-years-of-jewish-catholic-dialogue/ Wed, 16 Dec 2015 01:32:59 +0000 /torah/50-years-of-jewish-catholic-dialogue/ Mordechay Lewy, the Immediate Past Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Holy See, delivers a lecture titled, "50 Years of Jewish-Catholic Dialogue."

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91첥 Presents “50 Years of Jewish-Catholic Dialogue” A Lecture by Mordechay Lewy, Immediate Past Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Holy See.

]]> The State of Catholic-Jewish Relations in the United States /torah/the-state-of-catholic-jewish-relations-in-the-united-states/ Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:46:13 +0000 /torah/the-state-of-catholic-jewish-relations-in-the-united-states/ A lecture by The Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, archbishop of New York, and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Followed by a dialogue between Archbishop Dolan and 91첥 Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen.

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A lecture by The Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, archbishop of New York, and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Followed by a dialogue between Archbishop Dolan and 91첥 Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen.

]]> Preaching the Gospel of Martin Luther King Jr. /torah/preaching-the-gospel-of-martin-luther-king-jr/ Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:39:13 +0000 /torah/preaching-the-gospel-of-martin-luther-king-jr/ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became famous in his protests that advocated for the equal treatment of African Americans. Reverend Dr. James Alexander Forbes Jr., the senior minister emeritus of Riverside Church in New York City and president of the Healing of the Nations Foundation delivers a lecture continuing on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophies.

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Reverend Dr. James Alexander Forbes Jr., senior minister emeritus of Riverside Church in New York City and president of the Healing of the Nations Foundation, delivers a lecture entitled “Preaching the Gospel of Martin Luther King Jr.”

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