Big event in New Orleans tonight on Catholic Jewish relationships

Nostra Aetate in New Orleans

2015 marks the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, a declaration by the Vatican that opened relations between the Roman Catholic Church and non-Christian religions.
On October 28, 1965, His Holiness, Pope Paul VI released the famed declaration on the relation of the Roman Catholic Church to non-Christian religions.
Nostra Aetate, which translates literally to “in our times,” was the product of the Second Vatican Council. A key point of the Declaration is the description of the unity of the origin of all people, including their relationship to G-d.

In our time, when day by day mankind is being drawn closer together, and the ties between different peoples are becoming stronger, the Church examines more closely her relationship to non-Christian religions. In her task of promoting unity and love among men, indeed among nations, she considers above all in this declaration what men have in common and what draws them to fellowship.

Join the Jewish Community Relations Council – a standing committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, in partnership with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, at Loyola University’s Nunemaker Hall on Monday, November 23.
Learn about Nostra Aetate and celebrate the relationship cultivated between the Jewish and Catholic faiths during the past half century, and look towards the growth of our collaborative efforts.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a kosher dessert reception, the program will feature Dr. Michael Cook of Hebrew Union College and the Archbishop of New Orleans, His Excellency, Gregory Aymond.
The event will be emceed by New Orleans’ own Scott Walker.
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans is thrilled to launch a new partnership with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, entitled “Breaking Bread.” More collaborative events will follow. For more information, please contact Allison@jewishnola.com.