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November 12, 2025
“Do Jews and Christians love the same way?”
An evening dialogue with Rabbi Shai Held, followed by a Christian response from Dr. Richard Middleton and open audience Q&A. The event will be offered in person with a livestream available.
What To Expect
We are happy to be able to announce that Rabbi Shai Held will be coming to Northeastern Seminary and Roberts Wesleyan University to give an evening talk on Judaism and love on November 12, 2025. Dr. Richard Middleton will be the respondent, giving some Christian reflections on his talk (and book) and raising questions for discussion.
This will be followed by an open conversation with the audience. We plan to have some of Rabbi Held's books (Judaism Is about Love and The Heart of Torah) for sale at the event, with a time for book-signing afterwards.
Wednesday November 12, 2025
Doors Open: 6:30 pm
Event Start: 7:00 pm
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