Rabbi Gary M. Bretton-Granatoor, a recognized expert in Interfaith Relations, lecturer, author, and editor of two books, will speak at Monmouth Reform Temple as its Scholar in Residence, December 1 though 3. He is Rabbi of Congregation Shirat Ha Yam in Nantucket, MA and has served Vice President--Philanthropy at the World Union for Progressive Judaism, Director of Education Division at Anti-Defamation League and Director of Interfaith Affairs.

Shabbat service talk, Friday Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. "Jacob, Esau and Ishmael: A dysfunctional family: Can we repair those relationships?"
Saturday Dec. 2, Noon--Kiddush Buffet Lunch, then 1-2:30 PM "The State of Our Unions: The importance and status of Jewish communities' relationships with special focus on the Catholic Church the last 50 years."
15 minute break, 2:45-3:30 PM, "Social Justice Partners and Enemies: How We Work with Protestants and Evangelicals and how they work against us."
Sunday Dec. 3, 10-11:30: Shalom/Salaam: Exploring our fraternity with Islam: pitfalls and triumphs

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Donations to the Scholar in Residence Fund at MRT are welcome and appreciated.