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"Some of our group are nervous. The fear is that present good relationships will be damaged by talking about Israel, on which we may have very divergent views.”
This comment, received recently, is typical of those from local inter faith groups about to engage with the issues. Groups in West London, Birmingham and Hertfordshire are now beginning the process with help from Fodip. In recent months, we have also been working on a process to produce 3 resource packs to advise and reassure, and to offer guidelines. It is hoped that these will be launched in the autumn; they are designed for student societies, inter faith groups and schools. |
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Five scholars from different backgrounds have been working for the last year
on a series of papers discussing Christian approaches to those involved in
the Israeli Palestinian conflict. Shanthi Hettiarachichi, Douglas Hedley, Mark Chapman,
Patrick Riordan and Claire Amos met recently to discuss work to date. Topics considered
included ‘how does one engage in dialogue when words themselves are weapons?’
It is hoped that the work will be widely available early next year. (This is funded by the
Sir Halley Stewart Trust.) |
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COURSES AT CAMBRIDGE
The Centre for the Study of Muslim-Jewish Relations (CMJR) in Cambridge is
the first and only academic centre in Europe dedicated to fostering
relations between Muslims and Jews through teaching, research and dialogue.
CMJR offers a one year course in Islam, Judaism and Muslim-Jewish Relations.
The course can be studied onsite or via E-Learning. CMJR is now welcoming
applications for 2009/2010 with a number of bursaries available.
To find out
more please go to
http://www.woolfinstitute.cam.ac.uk/cmjr/courses/index.php
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‘In the dead of night, a woman dials a wrong telephone number. For the first time in her life, she finds herself talking to someone on the other side’. This is the premise of a new and exciting theatre production ‘The Other Side’, which is based on experiences of those such as Robi Damelin of the Bereaved Parents’ Circle, and the ‘Hello, Peace’ telephone line – initiatives which enable encounter and dialogue to come out of truly terrible times.
‘The Other Side’, directed by Gavin Robertson and produced by Scene Productions, is featured at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival from 5th – 31st August.
For further information contact www.sceneproductions.co.uk; for bookings and performance details, call 0131 622 6552 or visit www.gildedballoon.co.uk |
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