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The 'Day of Israel: Jewish culture and life', which was held at the Catholic University San Antonio has set a new meeting between Christianity and Judaism.
José Luis Mendoza, president of the UCAM;
Moses Bendahan Israel, Chief Rabbi of the Community of Madrid;
Diego Sanchez, rector of the Redemptoris Mater Seminary of Galilee;
and Antonio Alcaraz, Vice Chancellor of University Extension and director of the Department of Human and Religious Sciences of the UCAM, participated in a day of fellowship and sharing between the two religions.
Moses Bendahan Israel has offered its opinion on the relationship that should have Christians and Jews: "It is seeking ties between Judaism and Christianity and it is important to acknowledge that they have a common origin, therefore we must strengthen ties of brotherhood and unity. . Therefore these days are important for Judaism and Christianity spread from the merger of these two religions. "
About his paper 'The Revelation on Mount Sinai and its impact on history' he said was based on "ethical and spiritual values ​​that are common to both religions. In today's society we must promote these values ​​that help us to be better person. We have a message to proclaim. "
José Luis Mendoza, on the same line, noted the importance of finding more commonalities than differences.. "We are heirs of Jewish culture in Spain are from before Jesus Christ During had diaspora more Jews in Spain in Israel . They are our older brothers in faith. Christians Torah we fed every day, pray the Word of God of the Old Testament, Psalms and pray that is the source of life and salvation. There is only one difference it is that we believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God who gives life. Therefore we must be united. "
The day also included the screening of the film 'Guests', an exhibition on 'Chanukah, the festival of lights' and a conference on experiences of encounters between Judaism and Christianity.
Source: UCAM
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