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LIVING ROOM GATHERING
Interfaith Love
 Wednesday, February 7, 2011
6 pm Doors, 7 pm Program Intersections
274 5th Ave Btwn 29th and 30th Sts
With Rabbi Burt Siegel
of the Shul of New York
Interfaith romances and mixed marriages used to range from rare to forbidden, but have becoming increasingly accepted and even commonplace in 21st century New York City. Rabbi Burt Siegel of the Shul of New York will share his reflections and experiences from four decades as a Rabbi working with interfaith couples. This Living Room will also include a panel discussion with couples in committed interfaith relationships with and the opportunity for full and small group discussions.
We invite you all to bring chocolates or other romantic treats to share after the Living Room, less than one week before the secular American holiday of Valentine's Day.
Rabbi Burt Aaron Siegel is founder and spiritual leader of The Shul of New York. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Rabbi Burt received his Rabbinic Ordination and the award for the highest academic standing, as well as a Masters Degree in Judaic Studies, at the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion. He began his Rabbinic Career at the Riverdale Temple, where he was a Rabbi for ten years. He continued his work as a Rabbi at The New Synagogue in New York and was Interim Rabbi at The Village Temple for one year.
In addition to his traditional Rabbinic activities, Rabbi Burt is also a trained psychotherapist. He has worked for a number of years as a therapist and he uses his expertise to counsel many different individuals and groups. He leads meditation, spiritual guidance, and healing meditation groups, including weekly sessions at Gilda's Club, a support community for cancer patients. In addition Rabbi Burt is a certified Kundalini yoga teacher
RSVPs and donations welcome (but not required) on Eventbrite
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SPECIAL EVENT Baptism of Palliath Akbar Jacob Mathew
 Saturday, February 12, 2011
at 11:30 AM The Baptistry at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine1047 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10025 The entire Faith House community is invited to celebrate with Bowie Snodgraa and George Mathew in the baptism of their son! Please join us for the baptism of our son Palliath Jacob Mathew, also called Akbar. The Rev. T. James Snodgrass will baptise Jacob at 11:30 am in the Cathedral Baptistry, followed by the 12:15 Eucharist service with the Rev. Victoria Sirota. Afterward we will head across the street to V&T's Italian restaurant for lunch ($10 per person for pizza, salad and drinks).
If you would like to attend any or all of the day's events, please RSVP at http://event.pingg.com/JacobMathewBaptism
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