CJC Notice: Philosophers Café

Philosophers Cafe

Saturday, March 11, 2006

7:30 to 9:00pm L'Chaim Lounge

Vancouver Jewish Community Centre

950 West 41st Avenue

Is There a Jewish Obligation to Prevent Genocide?

The Talmud reminds us that "whoever saves even one life, it is as if he or she has saved an entire world." What are the limits, however, if any, to our involvement? Do we really have to help others when we, ourselves, are among the smallest nations, a persecuted people?

Moderator: Rabbi Dr. Laura Duhan Kaplan

Guest: Mark Weintraub is currently Chair of Canadian Jewish Congress, Pacific Region. For almost 20 years he has represented the Jewish community in response to anti-Semitism and racism and has coordinated community action in relation to human rights violations in Bosnia, Darfur, and Indonesia. He has written and lectured on such issues as combating hate crime, Jewish support for aboriginal justice and redress for Japanese War crimes.

Cost per session: Advance: $5 plus GST. At the door: $8.

Advanced registration is recommended. To register, visit JCCGV reception or register online at https://secure.inetwave.com/jccgvbc/forms/progReg.php.

The Philosophers' Cafés are being presented by the JCCGV and Simon Fraser University's Interdisciplinary Programs in Continuing Studies, with generous support from Yosef Wosk and the B'nai B'rith Foundation of British Columbia.

Mira Oreck

Acting Regional Director

Canadian Jewish Congress, Pacific Region Suite 201-950 West 41st Avenue

Vancouver, BC V5Z 2N7

Tel: 604-257-5101

Fax: 604-257-5131

E-mail: mirao@cjc.ca