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| | 19/06/2013 7:30pm | After a brief AGM of our branch, Judy Cotson will conduct a tour of the premises and tell the story of this valued venture.
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| | 21/06/2013 6:00pm | Residential: £150, Non-residential: £100. This course is for people involved in, or interested in, interfaith facilitation and dialogue. It will be of benefit not only to those new to facilitation but also those who are already facilitating groups and want to improve their technique. |
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| | 24/06/2013 7:30pm | An update on the charity's work. Speaker: Yvonne Crawford |
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| | 24/06/2013 8:00pm | An exploration by Dr Diana Edelman, Reader in the Department of Biblical Studies University of Sheffield. This is a joint meeting with SJCC Group 62.
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CCJ advises caution on General Synod motion
Photo:Jane Mingay
"The proposed private members motion due to be debated at the York meeting of the General Synod is of concern to the Council of Christians and Jews.
"A number of CCJ members with a concern for peace between Israel and Palestine have been present at EAPPI meetings where the Ecumenical Accompaniers have returned from their brief time in the Palestinian Territories and given their talks and presentations. Comments received by the CCJ have reported that unfortunately the speeches and presentations can appear to be anti-Israel and run the risk of leading to anti-Jewish sentiment.
"This is a worrying situation for those of us dedicated to Jewish/Christian relations and the fight against antisemitism.
"CCJ is troubled by some of the actions and behaviour that goes on around the settlements and at the crossings. This concern is shared by both Jewish and Christian members of CCJ. The work of the Ecumenical Accompaniers to document incidents of violence and abuse is well understood. However CCJ fears that the EAPPI programme, rather than being a conduit for understanding, peace and reconciliation, can portray a picture of an intolerant Israeli society with little sympathy towards the plight of the Palestinians, and ignore the deep desire of many ordinary Israelis for a just resolution to the conflict and wish for the Palestinians to their own state and living in peace a security with their neighbours including Israel.
"Additionally, frustration with the ongoing slowness in peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine can so often lead to anger and violence against Jews in the United Kingdom.
"It is for these reasons that the CCJ is hopes that the General Synod does not support the motion as it now stands."
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| | | | | One of CCJ’s longest serving members and Consultant has died at the age of 89. |
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| | | | | CCJ welcomes Church of Scotland’s decision to redraft introduction of paper on Israel and give clarity about some of the language used. |
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| | | | | Presidents, Vice Presidents and Board of Trustees joined together yesterday for a farewell lunch for the Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks. |
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| | | | | An evening looking at the work of The Peres Centre for Peace to foster Israeli-Palestinian relations |
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| | | | | CCJ seeks to bring two sides together following "insensitive" report |
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| | | | | The remains men, women and children believed to have been murdered more than 800 years ago, have been given a proper Jewish burial. |
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