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Past Events in 2012
Winter Workshop: Land of Israel - Jewish and Christian Perspectives
Rabbi Yisroel Miller, Spiritual Leader, House of Jacob-Mikveh Israel, an Orthodox Rabbi for over 30 years in Pittsburgh and Calgary, the author of five books of essays on Jewish thought, including controversies over religious Zionism.
Reverend Clint Mooney, Spiritual Leader, St. Matthews United Church,
has been actively involved in United Church's policy papers with respect to Judaism,
Islam and Ecumenical issues and the pursuit of Social Justice.
Dr. Kimball Taylor, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saintsis the Founder and President of The Children of Israel Foundation.
He was appointed by the Israeli Knesset to work with the Christian Allies Caucus to the Knesset.
Dr. Clyde Glass, Spiritual Leader, Southview Alliance Church
has served as the senior pastor of Southview Alliance Church since 1998. He received a
Ph.D. in Theology from Marquette University
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 - 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
Past Events in 2011
Annual Spring Breakfast Dialogue
A Pedagogy of the Spirit: Talking About God and Religion in a Secular Age
Dr. Ron Glasberg, University of Calgary, Faculty of Communication and Culture
Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 - 90 Ave. SW, Calgary
Thursday, June 2, 2011, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Glasberg’s presentation on June 2nd focused on the challenge of conveying the reality of the spirit to those who are hostile to the very idea, or simply lacking the tools to experience or make sense of spirit, faith and religion. Dr. Glasberg is one of Canada's most popular professors and he shared what he has learned about conveying ideas of the spirit during his distinguished teaching career.
Holocaust Remembrance Service
Keynote Speaker: Sid Cyngiser & the story of his wife, Bronia, Holocaust survivors
Seven candles were lit for each of: those who lost parents; those who lost children; those who lost Aunts and Uncles; those who lost nieces and nephews; those who lost cousins and other relatives; those who lost friends and for all those righteous who died.
The service included music, a psalm, song, poem and the story of Maxamillian Kolbe.
St. Anthony Catholic Parish, 5340 - 4 Street SW, Calgary, AB
Wednesday, 25 May, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
Past Events in 2010
2010 Annual Fall Dialogue
Indifference to Prejuduce: Can one be an "innocent bystander"?
A viewing of the film WRONG SIDE OF THE BUS
Commentary and discussion led by Rabbi Shaul Osadchey, Beth Tzedec Synagogue
Sunday, November 7, 2010, 3:30 - 6:00 p.m., Beth Tzedec Synagogue, 1325 Glenmore Tr. SW, Calgary, AB
Annual Spring Breakfast
May 26, 2010. "When What Divides Us Is Greater Than What Unites":
Negotiating the Jewish-Christian Divide
Presenters: Rabbi Yisroel Miller, House of Jacob-Mikveh Israel
Dr. Michael Duggan, St. Mary's University College
Holocaust Remembrance Service
April 12, 2010, 7:30 p.m. Co sponsored with Scarboro United Church.
Guest speaker: Elly Gotz, Holocaust Survivor and Historian
Past Events in 2009
The “Calgary says NO to hate” event
Thursday, November 26, 2009 Boyce Theatre, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
The 2009 Annual Fall Dialogue
"Mothers and Daughters in the Holocaust." Presented by Professor Doris Bergen, Chancellor Rose and Ray Wolfe Professor of Holocaust Studies, Department of History, University of Toronto. Sunday, November 1, 2009, 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Parish, 321 - 90 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB.
Annual Spring Breakfast Dialogue 2009
"A Jewish Perspective on Isaiah 53," presented by Rabbi Jordan Ofseyer, lecturer, author and regular panelist on American Religious Town Hall, a nationally televised weekly program on religious and social issues. "A Christian Perspective on Isaiah 53," presented by Professor Paul Spilsbury, Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins. Ambrose University College.
Holocaust Remembrance Service
April 29, 2009, 7: 30 p.m. Lutheran Church of our Saviour, Calgary