Tikkun Olam Committee donates over 2,800 pounds of food to New Yorkers in need
In this season of giving, the Tikkun Olam Committee is grateful to our community for their generosity and compassion. As a congregation, Temple Emanu-El donated over 2,800 pounds of food to New Yorkers, enough to provide more than 2,200 meals for individuals and families in need. “It’s remarkable to see people stepping up in support […]
Interfaith Lecture: Tolerance and Persecution in Ancient Rome
For a people famed for throwing Christians to the lions and destroying the Temple in Jerusalem, the Romans were often surprisingly welcoming of foreign gods into their city and their prayers. This talk traces Roman attitudes towards the religious practices of other peoples throughout their history, asking: Did the Romans view other religions as legitimate? […]
