Moving Tribute To Reb Zalman
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--Aryae Coopersmith
Sep 2, 2014

 

On the weekend of August 15 – 17, 2014, family, friends, colleagues and students of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Reb Zalman, came together from around the world and gathered in Boulder, Colorado to celebrate his life. One of the highlights is an eight-minute prayer and reflection offered by Matthew Fox, a “brother, colleague and co-conspirator” (his words) to Reb Zalman. He coined the term, “deep ecumenism,” which became central to Reb Zalman’s thinking and practice toward the end of his life. This prayer and tribute, offered by a priest wearing a yarmulke at a gathering to honor one of the world’s influential contemporary Jewish leaders -- gives us a moving example of what deep ecumenism actually looks like.

 

Posted by Aryae Coopersmith on Sep 2, 2014