Understanding Muslim Neighbors with Reuven Firestone
Sunday, December 8, 2019 • 10 Kislev 5780
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Shir Hadash
Two Day Seminar with Professor Rabbi Reuven Firestone
(This date is Part 2 of the seminar.)
Understanding Muslim Neighbors is an intensive, in-depth seminar for the Jewish community to build bridges of understanding and respect with Muslims. In two full days with a world-class scholar on Islam, this seminar navigates through a maze of conflicting information and stereotypes to equip Jews with the knowledge and tools to better understand and collaborate with Muslims in tikkun olam.
Enjoy an unforgettable learning experience co-sponsored with Abrahamic Alliance International, Temple Emanu-El, Beth Am, Congregation Sinai, Congregation Beth David, and the Addison Penzak JCC.
Cost: $50, includes lunch and materials. Please register here.
Rabbi Reuven Firestone is the Regenstein Professor in Medieval Judaism and Islam at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and Affiliate Professor of Religion at the University of Southern California.