FEASTING AND FASTING:  A DIALOGUE BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND JEWS

 

Please join fellow community members for an informal conversation about cultural and religious points of contact.  The event begins with a conversation between Rabbi Michael Davies, local Orthodox rabbi, and Imam Abdel Majid,Charleston Imam, moderated by Elijah  Siegler, professor of Religious Studies at the College of Charleston.  Enjoy samples of traditional Jewish foods and dishes from the Muslim world as the panel discusses commonalities between the Jewish and Muslim calendar (Festivals and Fast Days).

 
 Following the moderated conversation, attendees will form breakout groups and discuss issues beyond food, including Jewish and Muslim prayer practices, pilgrimage, clothing, scripture, and charity. 

 

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Free admission, all are welcome!
Co-sponsored by the College of Charleston Department of Religious Studies, Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program, Jewish Student Union/Hillel, Arabic Club, Charleston Jewish Community Center Without Walls, and the Christian-Jewish Council of Greater Charleston.