By Har Sinai Temple
HAR SINAI TEMPLE – INTERFAITH MOVIE NIGHT DISCUSSION PANEL FINALIZED
HOPEWELL TWP. – On January 21, Har Sinai Temple will present a film montage that demonstrates how interfaith relationships are portrayed in movies and television.
Created by a group called “InterFaithways,” the Interfaith Family Support Network based in Elkins Park, Pa., the film clips were selected for their ability to raise discussion issues faced by real-life interfaith couples every day.
“The movie makes for a fun night out,” says Wendy Armon, Executive Director of InterFaithways. “But its educational value is in its ability to promote discussion that helps people who struggle with these issues as they try to forge lasting relationships and raise families in an interfaith environment.”
That’s why Rabbi Stuart Pollack, Har Sinai’s rabbi and moderator of the evening, has assembled a trio of experts with specific experience to offer their expertise and answer questions from the audience.
In addition to Rabbi Pollack, the panel will consist of: Cynthia Lucia, associate professor of English and director of the Film and Media Studies program at Rider University. Lucia will put the components of the montage into perspective to set the stage for the discussion that follows; Linda Kanner, a licensed psychologist and director of Princeton’s Jewish Family and Children’s Service Interfaith Connection who, as an experienced professional, regularly provides counsel for the issues at hand. Rounding out the panel is Rabbi Vicki Tuckman, an Education Specialist for the Congregational Consulting Group. Rabbi Tuckman is considered to be one of the most innovative creative Jewish minds in the progressive movement. As a foremost Jewish educator, she works with many unaffiliated intermarried families throughout the area.
"This promises to be an evening of great substance,” says Rabbi Pollack, “Our panel is outstanding, so bring your toughest challenges!”
Har Sinai Interfaith Movie Night is divided into two parts, both of which are open to the public. Part 1 is a 6 p.m. dinner that requires a $10 per person donation to cover the cost of the food. Reservations are required.
Part 2, the film and panel discussion, begins at 7 p.m. and is free.
Reservations are required for either or both parts of the event and space is limited. Please call the temple at (609) 730-8100 to reserve.
