The Center for Christian-Jewish Learning at Boston College held an international gathering of Jewish scholars and leaders on Nov. 20 to discuss the legacy of Dabru Emet, a landmark statement on Jewish views of Christianity, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
Organized in collaboration with the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies—the institution from which Dabru Emet emerged—the event featured remarks from two of its primary drafters, Peter Ochs and David Novak assessing the document’s legacy and its ongoing significance for Jewish-Christian relations.
Over the course of the day, participants explored the central question: How ought Judaism speak about Christianity today? Discussions examined the evolving landscape of interreligious engagement and addressed pressing issues shaping contemporary dialogue today.
At the conclusion of the meeting, participants established a steering committee to plan a future gathering, ensuring the continued development and renewal of Jewish-Christian dialogue inspired by the spirit of Dabru Emet.
Participants Included:
Hana Bendcowsky (Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue)
Dror Bondi (Boston College / Schechter Institute)
Deena Grant (Hartford International University for Religion and Peace)
Adam Gregerman (Saint Joseph’s University, PA)
Dan Joslyn-Siemiatkoski (Boston College)
Benjamin Kamine (Jewish Theological Seminary)
Ruth Langer (Boston College)
Noam Marans (American Jewish Committee)
Rori Picker Neiss (Jewish Council for Public Affairs)
David Novak (University of Toronto)
Peter W. Ochs (University of Virginia)
Heather Miller Rubens (Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies)
Benjamin Sax (Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies)
Ethan Schwartz (Villanova University)
Daniel H. Weiss (University of Cambridge)
Shlomo Zuckier (University of Toronto)