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Walking Toward Freedom: Interfaith Lent & Passover Series

  • Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh 5738 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, 15217 United States (map)

Thursdays, February 27 - April 23: 7:30 PM
Location and Leaders will Vary by Week

The season leading up to the Jewish celebration of Passover and Christian celebration of Easter occur around the same time as one another. This lent we are partnering with the Jewish community in Pittsburgh as well as the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh to explore themes of freedom while deepening our understanding of our own and each other’s faiths.

February 27
Freedom in the Exodus and Purim Stories
Rabbi Keren Gorban,the Rev. Canon Natalie Hall, Rabbi Jeremy Markiz,
Congregation Beth Shalom

March 5
Freedom in the Jesus Story
Rabbi Doris Dyen, the Rev. Jonathon Jensen, Bishop Dorsey McConnell
Calvary Episcopal Church

March 12
Preparing to Pray & How We Approach God
Rabbi Seth Adelson, the Rev. Liddy Barlow, Bishop Dorsey McConnell, Rabbi Ron Symons
Jewish Community Center

March 19
Approaching God together with Psalms
Rabbi Seth Adelson, Danielle Kranjec, Bishop Kurt Kusserow
Church of the Redeemer

March 26
The Temple and the Jesus Story: where our traditions intersect
The Rev. Canon Natalie Hall, Rabbi Jeremy Markiz
Rodef Shalom Congregation

April 2
Caring for Our Community Together
Faith Into Action
Congregation Beth Shalom

April 23
Feast: A Meal and Conversation about our Celebrations
Congregation Beth Shalom