JPA Brooklyn Salon: Islam and Judaism: Israel, Ishmael, and the Roots of a Conflict

Name: JPA Brooklyn Salon: Islam and Judaism: Israel, Ishmael, and the Roots of a Conflict
Start: 2026-03-17T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Oceana Dr W, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States

Schedule

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Oceana Dr W, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States | Brooklyn, NY

Join Rabbi Ken Spiro for a talk exploring the origins, history, and theology of Islam and its complex relationship with Judaism and the Jewish people. Together, we will dive into Islam’s foundational beliefs and its historical encounters with the Jewish community, tracing the threads that continue to shape interfaith dynamics today.
We will also explore the deeper biblical and Kabbalistic roots of the Middle East conflict. Through the lens of Isaac and Ishmael, the discussion offers a framework for understanding the spiritual, theological, and historical forces that continue to influence the region and Jewish life in our time.