This 10-session course will examine the longstanding relationship between Judaism and Islam, broadening our understanding and challenging our assumptions. Jews and Muslims have co-existed, at times peacefully and at other times contentiously, for more than a millennium. Although there were moments of strife, during the first thousand years after the founding of Islam it was better to be Jewish in a Muslim country than in a Christian country. Outside the Middle East, though, Jews and Muslims continue to find ways to coexist peacefully and often productively.
Etz Chaim members register directly with Rolly Cohen, Melton Director, at 847.291.7788 x 1304 or rolly@bjechicago.org . To register and pay by check, please contact Rolly.
Monday mornings, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Begins October 15, 2018
Instructor: Rabbi Yehoshua Ben-Avraham