Presented by Rev. Joseph Donnelly; Imam Endrit Himaj; Rabbi Eric Polokoff
Our experience as the "Three Amigos" continues to draw our attention to all that our faith traditions have in common. Each topic we speak about draws us back to that realization. Those who attend our gatherings notice it and comment on it. On May 13 we will open up what we believe about the "sacred texts" of our faith traditions that form the foundation of our awareness of and our belief about the Holy One. Join us to learn more about these important sources of divine revelation in each of our faith traditions.
COST | $35, lunch included
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Rabbi Eric Polokoff is the founding Rabbi of B’nai Israel of Southbury, serving the congregation since 1997. He is active in Jewish and general communities, particularly as a leader within the Anti-Defamation League, the Connecticut Community Foundation and the Southbury Clergy Association. Rabbi Eric was educated at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, where he received Rabbinic Ordination in 1990, as well as at Yale Divinity School and the Johns Hopkins University. He and his wife are the parents of two adult daughters.
Endrit Himaj is an Imam, educator, and spiritual guide dedicated to nurturing faith, understanding, and compassionate service. He holds a Master’s degree in Interreligious Studies from Hartford International University and a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies from Beder University in Albania. Since 2022, he has served as Imam of the Albanian American Muslim Community (AAMC) and as Director of its Weekend School, where he focuses on grounding hearts and minds in the wisdom of sacred texts. He also serves as a volunteer chaplain with the Waterbury Police Department, offering spiritual presence, care, and guidance beyond the walls of the mosque.
Monsignor Joseph Donnelly is a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Hartford. He received his theological education at the Gregorian University in Rome and was ordained there in 1971. He did further studies in Christian Spirituality at Creighton University in Omaha. He has served in several parishes in the archdiocese and as a member of the priestly formation faculty at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield and the North American College in Rome. He also served as Chair of the Board of Directors of St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury and as Episcopal Vicar for the Western region of the archdiocese. Father Joe currently serves at St. Thomas More Catholic Center at Yale University and regularly leads retreats for various groups of clergy and laity.