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November 2021
God, the Faiths of Abraham and the Secular Challenge
JIDS will be discussing such issues as the extent to which young and young-adult members of our communities have lost interest in key components of our faiths, what ways we have found successful in establishing re-connections, and how the secular challenge may affect Jewish and Muslim institutions going forward. JIDS is blessed to have as panelists two insightful minds: Rabbi Sid Schwarz, a social entrepreneur, non-profit CEO, author and former congregational rabbi, who now serves as a Senior Fellow of…
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December 2021
3R Series: Restoration, Reconciliation, Resiliency
COVID came along and dominated our lives almost two years ago at a time when we were already battered by interracial tensions and divisive political rhetoric. The isolation that the pandemic forced us into has affected the psyche of all, and COVID-related economic difficulties made the lives of many rather difficult. In the middle of these historic moments, we had a contentious election that peaked with an attack on the Congress, the symbol of our nation. It appears that we…
Find out more »Seasonal Holy Days 101: Hanukkah
This series of six one-hour long sessions on Thursday evenings throughout November and December will increase your religious literacy and spark your curiosity about some of the diverse seasonal holy day observances that take place across the DMV. Each session will include a conversation between "Choose to be Curious" radio host Lynn Borton* and a faith practitioner along with an opportunity to ask questions of your own. Relax with a cup of tea on Thursday nights from 7-8 pm beginning…
Find out more »Celebration of Light
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Find out more »Book Talk: “People of the Book”
Description: The Christians that lived around the Arabian Peninsula during Muhammad’s lifetime are shrouded in mystery. Some of the stories of the Prophet’s interactions with them are based on legends and myths, while others are more authentic and plausible. But who exactly were these Christians? Why did Muhammad interact with them as he reportedly did? And what lessons can today’s Christians and Muslims learn from these encounters? Scholar Craig Considine, one of the most powerful global voices speaking in admiration…
Find out more »Seasonal Holy Days 101: Chelleh (Zoroastrian)
This series of six one-hour long sessions on Thursday evenings throughout November and December will increase your religious literacy and spark your curiosity about some of the diverse seasonal holy day observances that take place across the DMV. Each session will include a conversation between "Choose to be Curious" radio host Lynn Borton* and a faith practitioner along with an opportunity to ask questions of your own. Relax with a cup of tea on Thursday nights from 7-8 pm beginning…
Find out more »Seasonal Holy Days 101: Birth of the Buddha
This series of six one-hour long sessions on Thursday evenings throughout November and December will increase your religious literacy and spark your curiosity about some of the diverse seasonal holy day observances that take place across the DMV. Each session will include a conversation between "Choose to be Curious" radio host Lynn Borton* and a faith practitioner along with an opportunity to ask questions of your own. Relax with a cup of tea on Thursday nights from 7-8 pm beginning…
Find out more »Seasonal Holy Days 101: Christmas
This series of six one-hour long sessions on Thursday evenings throughout November and December will increase your religious literacy and spark your curiosity about some of the diverse seasonal holy day observances that take place across the DMV. Each session will include a conversation between "Choose to be Curious" radio host Lynn Borton* and a faith practitioner along with an opportunity to ask questions of your own. Relax with a cup of tea on Thursday nights from 7-8 pm beginning…
Find out more »January 2022
Faith Leaders Forum on How We Invest in Communities and Build Back Better
Hosted via Zoom by the Offices of U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of MD.
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