Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
5 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield North
Contact email@gleneirainterfaith.org for more details if wishing to attend.
Next Committee Meeting
Private address in Caulfield North.
Contact email@gleneirainterfaith.org for more details if wishing to attend.
When Passover meets Easter and Shavuot meets Pentecost - Jewish and Christian perspectives
Approximately 30 people joined us for fascinating and friendly experience where we heard Christian and Jewish perspectives on Easter and Passover.
Rabbi Shamir Caplan spoke of what Pasech stands for and highlighted the opportunity it provides to reflect on a number of themes, including, the birth of nation, freedom from oppression, the moral duty which should influence our conduct toward others, the importance of family and the value in our questioning and engaging. We also heard of the importance of humility and the need for us all to cleanse the 'leven' from our lives.
David Schutz, Executive Officer, Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission of the Catholic Archdioces of Melbourne explained some of the aspects of Easter that relate to elements of Passover. In the Easter Vigil, the new fire (and the candle lighted from it) are seen as images of the pillar of fire and cloud that the people followed through the wilderness. The crossing of the Red Sea is taken to be an image of Baptism: by going down into the water, those who are baptised are buried with Christ. By coming out of it, they enter into the freedom of the people of God.
These informative discussions were preceded and followed by mingling and delicious supper.
Thanks to all those who supported the event - we look forward to the next one.
Rabbi Shamir Caplan spoke of what Pasech stands for and highlighted the opportunity it provides to reflect on a number of themes, including, the birth of nation, freedom from oppression, the moral duty which should influence our conduct toward others, the importance of family and the value in our questioning and engaging. We also heard of the importance of humility and the need for us all to cleanse the 'leven' from our lives.
David Schutz, Executive Officer, Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission of the Catholic Archdioces of Melbourne explained some of the aspects of Easter that relate to elements of Passover. In the Easter Vigil, the new fire (and the candle lighted from it) are seen as images of the pillar of fire and cloud that the people followed through the wilderness. The crossing of the Red Sea is taken to be an image of Baptism: by going down into the water, those who are baptised are buried with Christ. By coming out of it, they enter into the freedom of the people of God.
These informative discussions were preceded and followed by mingling and delicious supper.
Thanks to all those who supported the event - we look forward to the next one.
When Passover meets Easter and Shavout meets Pentecost
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Women's Interfaith Seder
To celebrate the Jewish Festival of Passover
131-133 Hawthorn Rd
Caulfied North
Tues 27 Mar 12
7.00 pm
$20 / $15 concession - includes kosher Passover-style meal
Limited places - Bookings Required Ph 9523 0535 / office@ncjwa.org.au
Interesting research just released
2011 Freedom of Religion and Belief in 21st Century Australia
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/frb/Report_2011.pdf
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/frb/Report_2011.pdf
JCMA IFTAR dinner, Sun 28 August
The Jewish Christian Muslim Association women's committee are delighted to announce that we are holding an interfaith fund-raising IFTAR dinner, in which we are invited to share a meal with our Muslim friends to break their daily fast during the month of Ramadan.
Proceeds will be shared equally between JCMA and Tents4Peace, run by our friend and colleague Fazila Tasmim.
Please see the flyer for details, and please book for catering purposes.
Colourfest Film Festival
Australia's first national short film festival dedicated to the works of culturally diverse Australian film makers. Screening in three cities, four venues with a total of eight sessions Colourfest is a festival worth checking out.
16th of July – Footscray Community Arts Centre, Footscray. Session 1 @ 4-6pm,
session 2 @ 6-8pm.
http://footscrayarts.com/access-blog-event/colourfest/
BOOKINGS - http://colourfest.com.au/
16th of July – Footscray Community Arts Centre, Footscray. Session 1 @ 4-6pm,
session 2 @ 6-8pm.
http://footscrayarts.com/access-blog-event/colourfest/
BOOKINGS - http://colourfest.com.au/
Bills of Rights and Religious Freedom Lecture
The Melbourne Law School is hosting a free public lecture 'Do Bills of Rights Protect or Endanger Religious Freedom: The American Constitutional Experience'
Thursday 14 July 2011, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, 185 Pelham St Carlton
RSVP required via the web address below
http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?objectid=4B1D1CB1-B0D0-AB80-E28E8C05438EC230&DiaryID=5139
Under our Hats -ADC Function
Muslim, Jewish & Sikh women talk about fashion, faith and how it feels to look different
7.30 pm, Wednesday 29 June
Blue Room @ Multicultural Hub Corner Victoria & Elizabeth Sts
Opposite Victoria Market $10/$5 including light supper
Info: 9572 5770 or reception@antidef.org.au
7.30 pm, Wednesday 29 June
Blue Room @ Multicultural Hub Corner Victoria & Elizabeth Sts
Opposite Victoria Market $10/$5 including light supper
Info: 9572 5770 or reception@antidef.org.au
Next Meeting
Thursday 30 June, 7.30pm
197 Danks St, Albert Park
The meeting will be held in 'The Theatre'
Off street parking available
All welcome
197 Danks St, Albert Park
The meeting will be held in 'The Theatre'
Off street parking available
All welcome
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