Events: 2006-2007
From Revenge to Reconciliation: An Israeli and a Palestinian Find Hope After the Violent Death of Family Members
March 20, 2007
| Ali Abu Awwad from Hebron and Nella Cassouto from Jerusalem will describe the painful losses their families have experienced and how they have turned to reconciliation as their hope for the future. Moderated by Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, SJ, Director of the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Jerusalem, this program is cosponsored by the Center and the Gasson Chair in Theology, the BC Jesuit Community,the Jesuit Institute, and the Office for University Mission and Ministry. |
Understanding Christian Support for Israel
March 14, 2007
In times of prolonged conflict, opinions tend to become polarized. Civil and reasoned discussions that present various viewpoints become more difficult to achieve, causing the situation deteriorate even further. JoAnn Magnuson, Interfaith Relations Director of BRIDGES FOR PEACE, is "an Evangelical Protestant and a self-confessed Christian Zionist" who will bring these perspectives to the conversation. In this presentation she will discuss key issues in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a view to how move toward healing. She will also explore two historic Christian theological approaches to Judaism: supersessionism and restorationism. Philip A. Cunningham, Executive Director of the Center for Christian-Jewish Learning will offer a response from a Roman Catholic viewpoint.
Religious Pluralism without Relativism
The Significance of Jersualem in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam February 19, 2007
These two lectures were presented by Dr. Raphael Jospe, professor of Jewish philosophy at Bar Ilan University in Israel. He is the editor of the Jewish Philosophy Division of the revised Encyclopedia Judaica. He is also the author of a 3-volume Hebrew history of Jewish philosophy in the Middle Ages, and author or editor of eight books in English, including: Torah and Sophia: The Life and Thought of Shem Tov ibn Falaquera; What is Jewish Philosophy?; Paradigms in Jewish Philosophy; and co-author of Covenant and Chosenness in Judaism and Mormonism. His two presentations drew upon his considerable experience in interreligious collaboration, including his current service as chair of the Jerusalem Rainbow Group (the oldest Christian-Jewish dialogue group in Jerusalem ).
"Religious Pluralism without Relativism" was co-sponsored with the Comparative Theology section of the Boston College Theology Department and will soon be available on streaming video. "The Significance of Jerusalem in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam" was co-sponsored with the Boston College Coalition for Israel.
Events: 2005-2006
Never Again? From Auschwitz to Darfur: A commemoration of the Nazi genocide through a current prism
April 25, 2006
This observance of Yom Hashoah included remarks by Prof. John Michalczyk (Fine Arts): "Have We Forgotten?"; a film clip introduced by Rev. Liz Walker (WBZ- TV4): "Darfur and Genocide"; and Prof. Khalid Kodi: Reflections. Music was provided by John Letizi and a Candle-lighting ceremony was conducted by BC Hillel. Sponsors: Fine Arts Department, Center for Christian-Jewish Learning, Jewish Studies Program, BC Hillel, Faith Peace Justice Program, Jacques Salmanowitz Program.
Catholics and Jews: The Unfinished Agenda
Monday, November 21, 2005
As part of the Center's year-long observance of the 40th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council declaration, Nostra Aetate, this program featured a screening of the film I Am Joseph Your Brother, which charts developments in Catholic-Jewish relations since the declaration's issuance in 1965. After the film, one of its creators, Rabbi Dr. Ron Kronish offered thoughts on the "unfinished agenda" in Catholic-Jewish relations.
Evangelizing in a Religiously Plural Society
Friday, November 18, 2005
Fr. Tom Ryan, CSP, director of the Paulist Office for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations in New York City, discussed how Christian evangelization can occur in the context of simple presence and witness, work for justice and peace, the Church's liturgy and prayer, as well as in the more traditional context of proclamation and catechesis. .
Estranged [Br]others: Rabbinic Judaism and Early Christianity
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Adiel Schremer, associate professor of ancient Judaism in the department of Jewish History at Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel, spoke on Jewish-Christian relations in Late Antiquity. His presentation is available through streaming video.
Seeing Judaism Anew in Our Time
Sunday, October 9, 2005
A two-part celebration of the 40th anniversary of Nostra Aetate. The first part marked the publication of the Christian Scholars Group's Seeing Judaism Anew: Christianity's Sacred Obligation, featuring many current and former members of the group. The second part was the unveiling of a commeorative painting for the anniversary co-commissioned by the Center and the Archdiocese of Boston. This program is available through streaming video.
Events: 2004-2005
Healing the Holy Land: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Resources for Peace-Making
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Professor Yehezkal Landau discussed the need for a just solution to the conflict in Israel and Palestine that draws upon the spiritual resources of the three Abrahamic families in the Holy Land.
Christ's Passion: What's at Stake for Christians and Jews? - Personal Meditations for Holy Week
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
A panel of four Boston College professors offered personal reflections on the meaning of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus for Christians. Panelists are Philip A. Cunningham, Raymond Helmick, SJ, John Michalczyk, and Louis Roy, OP. To view a streaming video presentation of the event click HERE.
Early Modern Jewish-Christian Controversies: Spinoza, Modena, and Isaac of Troki
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Daniel J. Lasker from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev asked if Jewish and Christian polemics changed after the Enlightenment. To view a streaming video presentation of the event click HERE.
Faith, Scripture and the Death Penalty: A Jewish and Christian Dialogue
March 1, 2005
Boston College theologians Ruth Langer and Stephen Pope discussed Jewish and Christian perspectives on capital punishment.
Should Catholics Seek To Convert Jews? — A Panel Discussion
February 9, 2005
A panel of Boston College theologians revisited the issues raised by Reflections on Covenant and Mission and discuss their own approaches to the relevant issues. To view a streaming video presentation of the event click HERE.
Rabbi Irving Greenberg, "For the Sake of Heaven and Earth: The New Encounter between Judaism and Christianity"
October 19, 2004
Rabbi Greenberg, the president of the Jewish Life Network/Steinhardt Foundation, is an Orthodox rabbi who for many years has been considering the covenantal relationship between Judaism and Christianity. In his new book, he calls for Christians and Jews to come together in their continuously evolving partnership with God—dual covenants that demand "openness to each other, learning from each other, and a respect for the distinctiveness of the ongoing validity of each other." To view a streaming video presentation of the event click HERE.
"Of Stars and Shamrocks: Boston's Jews and Irish"
September 28, 2004
A Screening of John Michalczyk's Documentary
