The Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Religion and Conflict€¦ · Title: Revised - Final poster for...
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Dr. John Cappucci One of the most pressing challenges facing the Jewish community of Windsor today is the struggle to maintain its religious identity in the face of an increasingly secular society. This type of environment prompts the question as to whether Jews have maintained their religious heritage or abandoned it? In order to answer this question, 50 interviews have been conducted with members of the Windsor-Essex Jewish community on their religious beliefs and practices. To measure religiosity, this project employed several indicators, such as belief in G-d, prayer life, Shabbat practices, synagogue life, holidays, and dietary laws. It is the goal of this presentation to highlight the many unique expressions of Judaism in the city. Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. No admission charge. Free Parking. Discussion and Refreshments to follow. (519) 973-7033, press ‘0’ or [email protected] The Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Religion and Conflict Progressives and Purists: A Study of Religiosity in a Canadian-Jewish Community in partnership with 519-973-1772 ext. 221 or [email protected] Windsor Jewish Community Centre 1641 Ouellette Avenue Windsor, Ontario
Transcript of The Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Religion and Conflict€¦ · Title: Revised - Final poster for...
Dr. John Cappucci
One of the most pressing challenges facing the Jewish community of Windsor today is the struggle to maintain its religious identity in the face of an increasingly secular society. This type of environment prompts the question as to whether Jews have maintained their religious heritage or abandoned it? In order to answer this question, 50 interviews have been conducted with members of the Windsor-Essex Jewish community on their religious beliefs and practices. To measure religiosity, this project employed several indicators, such as belief in G-d, prayer life, Shabbat practices, synagogue life, holidays, and dietary laws. It is the goal of this presentation to highlight the many unique expressions of Judaism in the city.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Everyone welcome. No admission charge.
Free Parking. Discussion and
Refreshments to follow. (519) 973-7033, press ‘0’
The Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Religion and Conflict
Progressives and Purists: A Study of
Religiosity in a Canadian-Jewish
Community
in partnership with
519-973-1772 ext. 221 or [email protected]
Windsor Jewish Community Centre 1641 Ouellette Avenue Windsor, Ontario
