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Join American Cantors Singing at The Vatican as Part of Conference on Catholic-Jewish Relations
Twenty Cantors of the American Conference of Cantors (ACC) will present for the first time, a concert of Jewish music at the Basilica of Santa Marie degli Angeli e dei Martiri before Pope Benedict XVI and other Vatican leaders utilizing music towards greater understanding among Catholics and Jews. The concert will be part of the second conference on Catholic Jewish Relations taking place November 14-18, 2010.
All Congregational members are invited to be a part of this once in a life time event! (Download brochure)
Meeting includes:
- Special private visits to The Rome Synagogue, Vatican Museum, Cathedral and many other unique sites of Rome
- Papal Audience
- Open Seminars and discussions with Vatican Officials on Catholic Jewish Relations, Pope Pius XII, Israel/Vatican Relations, intermarriage, outreach to Muslims and others.
- Dining with Seminarians at The North American College
- Rededication of the Yom Hashoa Menorah.
- Special reception with Cardinals and Vatican leaders
- Cantors Concert (being coordinated by Cantor Claire Franco of the Community Synagogue and the C/J Conference coordinated by Gunther Lawrence of the Interreligious Information Center)
- You will also be part of the filming of a documentary on Catholic-Jewish Relations titled “Across the Holy Lands.”
For general information, please call the ACC Office at 847-781-7800. For itinerary and registration forms visit our website at www.iicreligion.com or email us at sf276@hotmail.com. Tel: 516-883-2487.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Sunday Nov 14: Hotel Check-in, 4pm opening secession with dignitaries at the Casa per Ferie Maria Bambina followed by reception and photo opportunity from the top of the building (best view in Rome from above St. Peters Square and the Vatican).
Day 2 – Monday Nov 15: 9am at the North American College where discussions will be held with Vatican Officials on Catholic Jewish relations followed by a special lunch with the colleges seminarians. Afternoon will be the rededication and lighting of Yom Hashoah Menorah located in the colleges courtyard followed by a private tour to the Rome Synagogue with Cantors and discussion with the Chief Rabbi. Evening free
 Day 3 – Tuesday Nov 16: All-day guided Rome tour with special entrances to Vatican sites. Evening Cantors Concert at the Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri
Day 4 – Wednesday Nov 17: General Papal Audience with VIP Seating followed by meetings with Vatican leaders from the Office / Commission on Interreligious Relations. Evening closing speeches and final dinner.
Day 5 – Thursday Nov 18: Depart
Please join us in Rome for this special event
Price: $1590pp Double Occupancy/Single Supplement add $270pp
Price includes: 4-nights luxury hotel, program/transportation/touring and entrance fees per itinerary, Cantors Concert, breakfasts, reception, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
Price does not include: International flight, airport transfers, and miscellaneous items.
Space is limited so sign-up now! Download the Registration Form Here!
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