Orthodox Jewish Center in Israel Begins
Historic Dialogue With Christians
Teresa Neumann, Breaking Christian News BCN, June 1, 2008
"We are certain that through these dialogues we will find
more that unites us than divides us."
According to the report, Riskin was quoted as saying mutual respect for the faith of others would be the norm, and while the seminars will point out the areas where Jews and Christians disagree, they will also point out the areas where they share similarities.
Dr. Shlomo(Israel)—The Christian Post reports that in an unparalleled historical development, a major Orthodox Jewish institution has announced its decision to begin theological dialogue and fellowship with Christians.
"Both Judaism and Christianity have profound messages for the world and each must speak to humanity and to each other," said Shlomo Riskin, Chief Rabbi of Efrat and founding member of The Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding & Cooperation.
"We are certain that through these dialogues we will find more that unites us than divides us," he said, adding that historical dialogue between Orthodox Jews and Christians as unique to this era.
"A … change has occurred since the Shoah (Holocaust)," he said. "Most churches now teach that G-d remains faithful to His covenant with the Jewish people, and that the Biblical promise is continually being reaffirmed by the Jewish return to its homeland in Zion."
Source: Joshua Goldbert - Christian Post
