Jewish-Christian Relations Conference

Jewish-Christian Relations Conference 

September 26-28, 2024

Conference Schedule

Thursday evening                 
7:00 pm – Dessert reception

Friday morning                               
8:00 am – Breakfast provided
Ice breakers and introductions at table
9:00 am – Welcome from Shapiro Chair, Dr. McClain
Interfaith Engagement – A rationale and best practices
9:30 am – Jewish Text Study: Finding the Wisdom in Us All, Rori Picker Neiss
10:30-10:45 am – Break
10:45 am – Table discussion: Developing your personal and institutional philosophies for engaging in Jewish-Christian dialogue
11:45 am – 12:15 Lunch provided
12:15 pm – During Lunch - Interviews with current GU student leadership: “How has interfaith engagement impacted your faith, vocation, and campus experience?”

Friday afternoon                              
1:00 pm – Fishbowl dialogue with Jewish delegates on Jewish Christian relations and current hot topics: challenges and opportunities in Jewish Christian relations, antisemitism, Zionism, Israel/Palestine/Gaza
4:00 – 4:15 pm – break
4:15 pm – Group Reflection: Questions, Fears, Opportunities, Hope
5:00-6:00 pm – break

Friday evening                                   
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Shabbat dinner provided, led by Jewish participants

Saturday morning                           
8:00 am – Breakfast provided
9:00 am – Bible study, led by Jewish delegates
10:30 am – Presentation from Shapiro Chair and students discussing past programming and impact

Saturday afternoon                       
11:30 am – Lunch provided. Brainstorming session for each campus and Jewish partners regarding potential projects
12:30 – 2 pm – Final instructions for Fellows and an invitation for ongoing collaboration