Yep, you read that right. Moslems and Jews, breaking fasts and bread together in a Sukkah. JCUA pimps it, ASBI hosts it. There will be services for both faiths, but not at the same time, and of course, for both services, the sexes will remain seperate and heads will be covered as appropriate.
Where: Anshe Sholom, 540 W. Melrose in Lakeview
When: Thursday, October 12: 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Approximate Schedule: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Welcome and Introductions to Ramadan and Sukkot 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Jewish prayers, Break Fast, Muslim Salat at the JCC, Tour of the Synagogue 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM: Communal Dinner and Discussion
Light Dinner will be strictly kosher, Hallal, and vegetarian. The event will conclude by 7:30 PM so that Muslim guests who may wish to travel to taraweeh prayers can do so, and Jewish guests who have signed up for the Makor Sukkot Dinner can start eating again! All are welcome to stay longer for informal socializing. Please dress warmly, as the sukkah is open to the environment. Please RSVP to Gaby at JCUA,, or gaby@jcua.org
It’s a bit like the Abrahamic Reunion in NYC, only, here!
Darn. Wish I’d known sooner. I’m doing Makor, but at Emanuel, so I can’t do both.