We’re excited to announce Bridges of Understanding: an Interfaith Dalogue Experience coming up October 16th - 19th! This visit will feature none other than Rabbi Dr. Reuven Firestone, and the Emerging Clergy cohort!

Rabbi Dr. Reuven Firestone is well known for his interfaith work through a historical approach to interfaith texts. He’ll be leading workshops, structured discussions, and fireside chats throughout the weekend, including a sermon at Countryside Community Church and shabbat services at Temple Israel. As a professor of medieval Judaism and Islam at Hebrew Union College, he will draw on his decades of research and expertise to guide thoughtful exchanges on topics like the shared roots of the Abrahamic faiths, undertaking interfaith dialogue, and applying spiritual teachings to contemporary social issues.

The Emerging Clergy cohort is made up of clergy members from across the country, who will be visiting Tri-Faith to learn more about interfaith dialogue to take back to their communities.

While most events are free, registration is required and there is a suggested donation of $20.

Check out our schedule:

OCTOBER 16TH

– Lunch & Learn: “Abraham: the First Jew? First Christian? First Muslim?”
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Social Hall at Temple Israel, Tri-Faith Commons

– Workshop: Abraham and Ishmael in Scripture and Tradition
2:00 – 3:30 PM | Lower Level at the Tri-Faith Center, Tri-Faith Commons

– Rabbi Sidney and Jane Brooks Lecture: Problematizing Prophethood, or, How to Tell a “Real Prophet” from a “False Prophet”
5:30 – 7:30 PM | Milo Bail Student Center Dodge Rooms, 302/302A at the University of Nebraska at Omaha

OCTOBER 17TH

– First Light: The Birth of Religion

7:30 – 9:00 AM | Marys’ Hall, Countryside Community Church, Tri-Faith Commons

– Shared Light: Two Voices, One Dialogue

2:30 – 4:00 PM | Tri-Faith Center, Tri-Faith Commons

Please see the TFI website for more details on how to register for each event.

Each day will bring forth new learning opportunities, and we’re looking forward to sharing them with you! Stay tuned for the full schedule, and how you can register!