A Sacred Conversation on Forgiveness
- When
- Thursday, October 2, 2025י׳ תִּשְׁרֵי תשפ״ו10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Where
- Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, 30327
This event was also offered on Zoom, but the link isn’t in our records. The synagogue office can send it to you.
A Sacred Conversation On Forgiveness
This rare gathering brings together spiritual leaders from our sister faiths to explore how Catholicism and Judaism understand and practice forgiveness.
Join us on Yom Kippur afternoon for a community discussion featuring:
His Excellence, Rev. Gregory John HartmayerArchbishop of Atlanta
Monsignor Francis McNameeCathedral of Christ the King
Rabbi Laurence RosenthalAhavath Achim Synagogue
Mr. Brendan Murphy,ModeratorEducator, Marist School & Founder-Director, Bearing Witness Institute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcaR3qkfRgQ
In Person: Ahavath Achim Sanctuary
Virtual: Zoom, YouTube
Dear Friends,
As we approach the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, we invite you to participate in a meaningful interfaith dialogue that explores one of humanity's most profound spiritual practices:Forgiveness.
This rare gathering brings together spiritual leaders from our sister faiths to explore how Catholicism and Judaism understand and practice forgiveness. Together, we'll examine:
- The theological foundations of forgiveness in our traditions
- How forgiveness heals individuals and communities
- Practical wisdom for incorporating forgiveness into daily life
- The role of repentance and reconciliation in spiritual growth
Why Attend?
Whether you're seeking personal insight, deepening your interfaith understanding, or simply curious about this universal human experience, this conversation promises to be both enlightening and transformative.
Open to All
This event welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds. Come prepared for thoughtful dialogue, shared wisdom, and the opportunity to learn from traditions that have grappled with forgiveness for millennia.
Admission is free
"The Lord, the Lord, God, merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in kindness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin." - Exodus 34:6-7 (The Thirteen Attributes of God)
We look forward to gathering with you for this sacred conversation.
L'Shana Tova,
Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal
Ahavath Achim Synagogue
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