Interfaith Conference for Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant Seminaries - Malibu, CA

When:  February 21st-22nd, 2010
Where:  Steve Breuer Conference Center, Malibu
Who:  American Jewish Comittee

InterSem 2010

"Strange Rituals:  Wait, I can Explain"

Interfaith Conference for Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant Seminaries 

InterSem’s Goal:

To build relationships among future religious leaders based on in-depth dialogue during which people speak from their own belief and practices.

Program Objectives
    * Increase participants' knowledge and understanding of other religions
    * Encourage participants to value religious and cultural diversity
    * Improve communication between Christian and Jewish communities in Southern California

History
Founded in 1971, the InterSem experience provides opportunities for Jewish and Christian seminarians to build relationships by engaging in dialogue designed to increase understanding and appreciation among the participants. In an atmosphere of openness and trust, approximately 100 students from five southern California seminaries (below) gather for a program that has been acknowledged as an important part of their seminary education.

Since its inception, InterSem has served over 3000 students. Participants study Biblical and liturgical texts, both beloved and problematic, and ample time is spent in dialogue during which people speak from their own lives about their beliefs and practices.

Learn more and register online HERE.