Community Torah Institute

Sunday, February 21 from 10:15 am – 2:15 pm

What is Leadership? Perspectives of the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Qur'an

At this time of major transition in American political leadership, we will learn from our clergy and from scholars representing each of the major Western faith traditions – Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Our scholars will explore the qualities, characteristics, roles, and mandates of leaders as described in their sacred texts.

Please join Rabbi William Rudolph and Rabbi Gregory Harris as they host this panel of distinguished scholars to explore the concept of leadership from three different religious perspectives. A plenary session will be followed by individual discussion groups.

Jewish: Rachel Friedman, associate dean and chairman of Tanakh studies at Drisha Institute for Jewish Education in New York City
Protestant: Rev. Dr. G. Wilson Gunn, General Presbyter, National Capital Presbytery
Muslim: Shaikh Javid Bhaiyat, imam of the Islamic Community Center of Laurel

Admission is free. A light lunch will be served.
Call 301-652-2606, ext. 318, to make your reservation.