1. Church of Ireland Interfaith Working Group 12th October, 2012 St Thomas Church, Eglantine Avenue, Belfast k.radford@conflictresearch.org.uk

2. Personal Experiences Professional Choices and Commitments Anti Semitism and Holocaust Commemoration Opportunities for interfaith work in Northern Ireland

3. A one woman ecumenical movement A miraculous medal Bell ringing An avocado grenade Quietism, contemplation, reflection and prayer Save the Children – Refugees and Asylum Seekers, Victims of violence 78 th Scout Troop Context of Mitzvah

4. 2001 (sorry it’s so old!) TRADITION ROI – 3,917,203NI - 1,684,267 No Religion 138,264 233,853 Muslim 19,147 1,943 Eastern Orthodox 10,437 Jehovah’s Witness4,437 Buddhist 3,894 533 Jewish 1,790 365 Hindu 3,099 825 Other Sikh B’ahai 9,410 1,362 Evan/Apo/Pent. 6,932 TOTAL 59,146 5,028

5. Inter-faith advocates  Provides the glue that binds communities.  Address christian-centricism.  Understand the implications of faith.  Respect traditions to become a fellow traveller.

6. Outreach - Hospital Chaplaincy, Educational Organisational timetabling of meetings, appointments, shifts, operations Single-gender facilities Dress codes Material Culture Communication Balancing Legal/Medical Requirements Recognise that compliance/non-compliance with regimes. Culturally appropriate diets/diet plans

7. High Holy Days Shabbat 5733 2012-2013  Rosh Ha Shannah September 17 Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur September 26 Sukkot October 1 Simchat Torah September October 9 Purim February 24 Passover March 26 Shavuot May 15

8. The aims of Holocaust Memorial Day are:  To raise awareness and understanding of the events of the Holocaust, and the events leading up to the Holocaust, as a continuing issue for all humanity;  To ensure that the horrendous crimes, racism and victimisation committed during the Holocaust are neither forgotten nor repeated;  To state the need to remain vigilant in the light of more recent atrocities;  To promote a democratic and tolerate society that celebrates diversity and is free of the evils of prejudice and racism and other forms of bigotry;  To highlight the values of universal dignity and equal rights and responsibilities for all citizens.

9. The opposite of Love is not Hate it’s indifference The Opposite of Art is not Ugliness it’s indifference The opposite of Faith is not Heresy it’s indifference

11. Background to Community Synagogue Orthodox What does that mean in day to day terms. Access to goods and services Jews Schmooze

12. Synagogue – Tours – Rabbi Menachem and Rebbitzin Ruth Brackman 028 90 775013 or Chairman Belfast Jewish Community magsblackfamily@msn.com magsblackfamily@msn.com k.radford@conflictresearch.org.uk Holocaust Educational Trust Jewish Museum Jewish Film Festival