Pluralism-local-list January 2015

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Invitation: "Of Many" Film Screening - Monday, February 2nd 6-8pm

by Pluralism Project Staff

Dear Greater Boston Friends: We're looking forward to the screening and discussion of the film *Of Many* <http://www.ofmanyfilm.com> happening next Monday, February 2nd from 6-8pm at the Cambridge Public Library. Here's the link to the Facebook event <http://www.facebook.com/events/815971745106218/> and to the page on our website <http://www.pluralism.org/events/rr>. More details are below. Thank you for sharing this information with your networks. We look forward to seeing you there! All the best, The Pluralism Project Staff *Of Many Film Screening and Panel Discussion* Monday, February 2nd, 2015 6-8pm Cambridge Public Library *Of Many <http://www.ofmanyfilm.com/> *film screening with a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Diana Eck, founder and director of the Pluralism Project at Harvard University <http://www.pluralism.org/>. *Synopsis of the film Of Many:* Set against the dramatic backdrop of violence in the Middle East and the tension between Jewish and Muslim students on college campuses, *Of Many* focuses on the surprising and transformative relationship between an orthodox rabbi and imam, who serve as university chaplains in New York City. Through a series of voyages to communities struck by catastrophe, we witness young religious Jews and Muslims working together and overcoming long-standing divides. Timely and humorous, this short documentary offers an inspiring and hopeful narrative in the face of a seemingly irreconcilable conflict. (www.ofmanyfilm.com/ trailer/) *Panelists include:* - Rabbi Neal Gold, Temple Shir Tikva - Dr. Syed Razvi, Islamic Center of Boston - Ms. Usra Ghazi, Mayors Office of New Bostonians and the Memorial Church - Mr. Sarbpreet Singh, Milford Gurdwara Sahib/New England Sikh Study Circle, Inc. To attend, registration is not required but it is appreciated either via Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/events/1554209944821543/> or to staff(a)pluralism.org. This event is the first in a series entitled "Religion <http://www.pluralism.org/events/rr>Refocused <http://www.pluralism.org/events/rr>," which will utilize documentary and narrative films to explore the lived experiences of religious minority communities and promote greater understanding. This program is funded in part by Mass Humanities, which receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. *For updates on this series, please follow the Pluralism Project on Twitter (@pluralismproj <http://www.twitter.com/pluralismproj>) and like us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pluralism-Project-at-Harvard-University/…>. * *More information about additional events happening around Harvard related to World Interfaith Harmony Week can be found here <http://www.facebook.com/events/815971745106218/>.* -- The Pluralism Project at Harvard University 2 Arrow Street, 4th Floor Cambridge, MA 02138 617-496-2481 www.pluralism.org Twittter: @pluralismproj Like The Pluralism Project on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pluralism-Project-at-Harvard-University/1…>!

9 years, 3 months

Save the Date! February 2nd - "Of Many" Film Screening and Panel Discussion

by Pluralism Project Staff

Dear Greater Boston Friends: We're delighted to announce that our kick-off event for our "Religion Refocused" film series will be held on *Monday, February 2nd from 6-8pm at the Cambridge Public Library Lecture Hall *(449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138). We will screen the film "Of Many <http://www.ofmanyfilm.com>" with a panel discussion will follow, moderated by Dr. Diana Eck, founder and director of the Pluralism Project. This film and discussion series, "Religion Refocused," will utilize documentary and narrative films to explore the lived experiences of religious minority communities and promote greater understanding. This program is funded in part by Mass Humanities, which receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. *Synopsis of the film Of Many:* Set against the dramatic backdrop of violence in the Middle East and the tension between Jewish and Muslim students on college campuses, *Of Many* focuses on the surprising and transformative relationship between an orthodox rabbi and imam, who serve as university chaplains in New York City. Through a series of voyages to communities struck by catastrophe, we witness young religious Jews and Muslims working together and overcoming long-standing divides. Timely and humorous, this short documentary offers an inspiring and hopeful narrative in the face of a seemingly irreconcilable conflict. ( http://www.ofmanyfilm.com/trailer/) More details to come so watch your inbox! We hope to see you on February 2nd and please share this invitation widely with your networks. All the best, The Pluralism Project Staff -- The Pluralism Project at Harvard University 2 Arrow Street, 4th Floor Cambridge, MA 02138 617-496-2481 www.pluralism.org Twittter: @pluralismproj Like The Pluralism Project on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pluralism-Project-at-Harvard-University/1…>!

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