Convivencia

 Interreligious Beit-Midrash Program
June 8-12, 2026 | Casa Adret, Barcelona

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A shared space for participants from diverse backgrounds to explore Jewish, Christian, and Islamic texts through dialogue, critical learning, and collaborative interpretation. Through the Beit-Midrash methodology, the program fosters intercultural understanding, ethical reflection, and new forms of coexistence.

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Monday, June 8
09:30-11:30 - Cain and Abel – On Violence and Solidarity
Dr. Renana Ravitsky & Prof. Ayman Agbaria

12:00-14:00 - On Memory and History
Dr. Renana Ravitsky

16:00-20:30 - Heritage & Activism: Project Montjuïc
Arch. Dominique Tomasov & Mr. Kevin Buckland

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Tuesday, June 9
09:30-11:30 - The Binding of Isaac & Sacrifice – Between Religion and Morality
Dr. Renana Ravitsky & Prof. Ayman Agbaria

12:00-14:00 - Man in Search of God – Between Philosophy and Religion
Prof. Ayman Agbaria

16:00-18:00 - The Idea and Vision of the Hizmet Movement & ARCO Forum
Mr. Temirjón Naziri

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Wednesday, June 10

Public Open Day -  Registration required.

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09:30-11:30 - Cross-Cultural Approaches to Sacred Scriptures
Prof. Ulisse Cecini

12:00-14:00 - Joseph & His Brothers – Forgiveness and Reconciliation Among Siblings
Dr. Renana Ravitsky & Prof. Ayman Agbaria

16:00-18:00 - Shared Challenges: Jewish and Muslim Experiences in Barcelona
A public dialogue addressing contemporary communal realities, coexistence, representation, and shared civic challenges.

Mr. Raid Homs
Mr. Ofer Laszewicki
Dr. Ze’ev Maor

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Thursday, June 11

09:30-12:30 - Between Heritage and Enlightenment

Dr. Ze’ev Maor
13:00-14:00 - José Ignacio García (Cristianisme i Justícia- Fundació Lluís Espinal)

16:00-18:00 - Conversos & Crypto-Jews
Dr. Lucia Conte

18:30-20:30 - Film Screening: Xueta Island
Mr. Ofer Laszewicki

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Friday, June 12
09:30-14:00 - Student Colloquium & Presentations

18:30-20:30 - Sephardi Cuisine Workshop: Crypto Cuisine & the Inquisition
A shared closing meal and gathering to conclude the week of study and dialogue.

Ms. Monica Buzali