Project Exodus Session 8
The presentation number eight of the monthly study series on the Book of Exodus, an interfaith exploration into the mechanism of freedom by Rabbi Gadi Capela, Fr. Roy Tvrdik and Dr. Don Russo.
Project Exodus Session 7
The seventh presentation of the monthly study series on the Book of Exodus, an interfaith exploration into the mechanism of freedom by Rabbi Gadi Capela, Fr. Roy Tvrdik and Dr. Don Russo.
Project Exodus Session 6
The sixth presentation of the monthly study series on the Book of Exodus, an interfaith exploration into the mechanism of freedom by Rabbi Gadi Capela, Fr. Roy Tvrdik and Dr. Don Russo. Sunday, July 21, 2024, 1:30 - 3 PM ET, at, St. Mark RC Church, 105 Randall Rd., Shoreham, NY 11786 The previous sessions recordings are available [...]
Project Exodus Session 5
The fifth presentation of the monthly study series on the Book of Exodus, an interfaith exploration into the mechanism of freedom by Rabbi Gadi Capela, Fr. Roy Tvrdik and Dr. Don Russo. The event took place on Sunday, July 21, 2024, 1:30 - 3 PM ET, at, St. Mark RC Church, 105 Randall Rd., Shoreham, NY 11786 The previous [...]
“Days of Repentance”
This year, the High Holidays truly felt like a time of reflection and repentance. As we celebrated Simchat Torah, the final event that concludes this month of observance, Israel conducted an historic airstrike against Iranian military targets on its own soil and named it “Days of Repentance” — an action that, in previous years, would [...]
The assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump
I was saddened and troubled by the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump, and for the death and injuries of the other participants in the rally that was held in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. We all need to be aware and concerned. Many countries in the world are going through election seasons now, [...]
Learning to live at the Crossroads. A culture of Encounter!
“Why do you Christians have an interest in this old synagogue?” Jewish visitors often ask dramatically. They sense excitement as we present our 2000-year-old ruins but perhaps sometimes, they lack awareness of important contexts documented by the earliest Christian writings. At times, while presenting remarkable facts about our synagogue, I ask Jewish visitors if [...]
“A Conversation between Truth and Peace”
Crossing the United States is fascinating, whether by air, auto, water, or train, as I did it this time. I was traveling to my cousin David’s wedding in Ventura, California, and I decided to take the scenic route. It was a different experience. No need to pack and unpack. The food was good, and the [...]
“Graduation”
Last Thursday, I was privileged to stand with more than 70 fellow graduates on the campus of the Jewish Theological Seminary, which this year celebrated its 130th commencement ceremony. Wolf Blitzer, the CNN anchor, delivered the commencement address, which offered inspiring personal stories about his Jewish upbringing. He also shared his observation regarding the surge [...]