World Religions Lecture: Judaism
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 7:00-9:00 PM
Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 N. Braeswood Blvd., 77096
A lecture on Judaism will be presented by The Boniuk Center's Interim Director, Dr. Shira Lander. This lecture is a part of The World Religions Lecture Series. Each lecture is $12. Register online or pay in person with cash or check.
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World Religions Lecture: African American Religions
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 7:00-9:00 PM
Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 N. Braeswood Blvd., 77096
A lecture on African-American Religions will be presented by Margarita Simon Guillory, a member of The Boniuk Center's Speakers Bureau. This lecture is a part of The World Religions Lecture Series. Each lecture is $12. Learn more and register at: http://bit.ly/WorldReligions. »
Bridge Builders Lecture Series: The Interfaith Amigos
Thursday, February 25, 2010, 7:30 PM
Christ The King Lutheran Chruch, 2353 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX
Pastor Don, Rabbi Ted, and Sheikh Jamal bring a message of deep hope and profound possibilities for healing both person and planet. Their work comprises a dialogue of the head, the heart, and the hands, encouraging greater understanding, compassion, and social action in the world. A book signing of the Amigos' book, "Getting to the Heart of Interfaith" will take place after the lecture. Books will be available for purchase through Brazos Bookstore. »
Crossing Borders Conference
Sunday March 14, 2010 7:00 PM
Monday March 15, 2010
Congregation Beth Yeshurun and Rice University and Congregation Brith Shalom
This conference builds on the assumption that the borders between the minority Jews and the dominant cultures in which they lived were permeable, resulting in not only violent persecution but also fruitful cultural exchange. Scholars from a variety of disciplines will examine illustrated chronicles, the Arena Chapel in Padua, coins, architecture, calendars, prints, and lesser-known manuscripts. Additional support comes from the Departments of Art History, History, and Religious Studies, the Boniuk Center for Religious Tolerance, and the Jewish Studies Program. The conference is organized by Diane Wolfthal, the David and Caroline Minter Professor of Art History and department chair. It is open to the broader community with times for discussions set aside throughout the day. »