Jerusalem: Reflections of a Sacred Space

Jerusalem is sacred to the followers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It is also special for millions worldwide – Jews and Arabs, Palestinians and Israelis, and others – who revere it and regard it as a precious inheritance from their ancestors and a place of both spiritual and physical importance.

Join us as we discuss the trilogy of books, “What Jerusalem Means to Us: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Perspectives and Reflections,” and explore the intimate and unique connections that Jews, Christians, and Muslims have with Jerusalem. The panel of contributing authors will examine the significance of Jerusalem to the three major Abrahamic traditions and their religious, spiritual, historical, cultural, and political dimensions. They will also explore domestic challenges and visions for how the city can be shared. These concepts will be presented as a path toward advancing the values of faith, justice, equality, reconciliation, and cultural heritage, while simultaneously promoting the city’s sacredness.

Panelists:

Dr. Saliba Sarsar, Professor of Political Science, Monmouth University | Board of Director, Jerusalem Peace Institute

Dr. Mohamed K. Ghumrawi, Assistant Director, Jaffer Center for Muslim World Studies, Florida International University | President, Jerusalem Peace Institute

Dr. Yael Aronoff, Director, MSU Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel |Professsor of International Relations and Serling Chair in Israel Studies, Michigan State University

Sir Rateb Y. Rabie, KCHS, President/CEO, Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) | Chairman of the Board, Jerusalem Peace Institute

Presented in collaboration with:

Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series

Dorothea Green Lecture Series

Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ

Coalition of South Florida Muslim Organizations (COSMOS)

Jerusalem Peace Institute (JPI)

Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF)

FIU Program in the Study of Spirituality

FIU Department of Religious Studies

Host or Publisher FIU Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Center for Muslim World Studies