"The Lebanon Valley Interfaith Dialogue exists to foster mutual understanding and respect among people of diverse religious traditions.
Participants strive to advance this goal through shared dialogue, study, and building relationships.
The Lebanon Valley Interfaith Dialogue also serves as a platform for engagement in times of tension or anxiety in our community, nation, and world."
[LVID Statement of Purpose, May 9, 2007]
In fall of 2007, LVID held a series of discussions at Beth Israel (8th and Oak Sts. in Lebanon, PA).
October 14 at 1:30 - "Theology and Rituals of Birth / Initiation"
October 28 at 1:30 - "Theology and Rituals of Marriage"
November 11 at 1:30 - "Theology and Rituals of Death"
In the spring of 2008, another series of discussions was held, examining the creation narrative from Genesis, the story of Abraham and Isaac, and the tale of Jacob as they are understood in various strands of Judaism and Christianity.
Plans are underway for the fall of 2008.
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