Interfaith Opportunities in February

Community Luncheon with Members of the Yuval Ron EnsembleWednesday, Feb 13, 2013
12:00 noon–1:15 p.m.
Swift Common Room, University of Chicago

Members of the Yuval Ron Ensemble, speaking. The Yuval Ron Ensemble endeavors to alleviate national, racial, religious and cultural divides by uniting the music and dance of the people of the Middle East into a unique mystical, spiritual and inspiring musical celebration. The ensemble includes Jewish, Christian and Muslim artists who have been actively involved in creating musical bridges between people of various faiths and ethnic groups worldwide. Admission is $5 at the door and includes a vegetarian meal (vegan available upon request). Reserve a place before Tuesday at 12:00 noon by contacting divinitylunch@gmail.com. For more information, see http://divinity.uchicago.edu/news/wednesdays.shtml.


“Bereavement, Storytelling and Reconciliation: Peacebuilding between Israelis and Palestinians”
Dr. Frida Kerner Furman at Catholic Theological Union, 5416 S. Cornell Ave, Chicago
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013
4:00-6:00pm
RSVP to bernardincenter@ctu.edu.


Facing Religious Intolerance: Islamophobia in 21st C America
Saturday, Feb. 23rd 2013 
4:30PM Reception & Book Signing 
5:00PM Symposium

Speakers: Nathan Lean, Author of The Islamophobia Industry, Laith Al-Saud, DePaul University,
Ahmed Rehab, CAIR-Chicago Asaf Bar-Tura, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs at American Islamic College. RSVP at http://www.aicusa.edu.


"Islamic Literature: From Sufi Poetry to Egyptian Feminism"
Feb. 26-Mar. 19, 2013
Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1004 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201. 

Readings will include Sufi thought and verse, fiction by Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz, and short stories by contemporary Egyptian and Palestinian women and others. The series will be led by Dr. Carol Schersten LaHurd, interfaith lecturer and adjunct professor at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. The course will require about one hour preparation time each week. Fee of $20 includes handouts of all readings. Please RSVP (with phone number and e-mail address) ASAP to office@stpaulevanston.org or 847-475-3403. Deadline is Feb. 8. (Late registrations will be accepted, as space permits.)