Iftar in the Synagogue

 

JCUA and Anshe Sholom B'nai Israel Congregation invite Muslim and Jewish community members to "Iftar in the Synagogue," an evening of what both traditions do best: eating, prayer, discussion and schmoozing.

 

During the month of Ramadhan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset every day and then break the fast with a meal called Iftar. This coincides with the Jewish month of Elul, which is a time of repentance in preparation for the high holidays. Check out our video:

 

 

Where? Anshe Shalom Bnai Israel Congregation

540 W. Melrose, Chicago

 

When? Sunday, September 13, 2009

5:45 9:00 PM

 

Costs: $10 per person

 

Schedule:

5:45 6:00 pm: Foodless Reception

6:00 - 6:40 pm: Welcome and speakers on the significance of the holidays and this event.

6:45 pm: Jewish Prayer Mincha

7:04 pm: Muslim Break of Fast & Prayer Maghrib Salat 

Jewish Prayer Ma’ariv

7:30 pm: Communal Dinner (Kosher) and Discussion 

9:00 pm: Program concludes

 

RSVP, buy tickets and get info online: www.jcua.org/iftar

 

For more information contact:

Asaf Bar-Tura, asaf@jcua.org, 312.663.0960 x110

 

This year we call on youth and teens to prepare poetry relating to their own faith or to Jewish-Muslim community building. If you would like to read your poetry at Iftar, send it to Asaf Bar-Tura: asaf@jcua.org.