Event Title
Jewish Pluralism in Mexico: A Diverse Conception of Mexican Jewish Identity
Location
Diamond 343
Start Date
1-5-2014 2:00 PM
End Date
1-5-2014 4:00 PM
Project Type
Presentation- Restricted to Campus Access
Description
Judaism has reached the farthest corners of the world and continues to thrive in regions where Judaism is virtually nonexistent because of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. The presence of two Chabad houses in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has revitalized Jewish life in this seaside town. This presentation will explore the mission behind the movement and discuss the ways in which these Chabad houses have successfully created a vibrant Jewish community in Playa del Carmen.
Faculty Sponsor
Carleen Mandolfo
Sponsoring Department
Colby College. Religious Studies Dept.
CLAS Field of Study
Humanities
Event Website
http://www.colby.edu/clas
ID
121
Jewish Pluralism in Mexico: A Diverse Conception of Mexican Jewish Identity
Diamond 343
Judaism has reached the farthest corners of the world and continues to thrive in regions where Judaism is virtually nonexistent because of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. The presence of two Chabad houses in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has revitalized Jewish life in this seaside town. This presentation will explore the mission behind the movement and discuss the ways in which these Chabad houses have successfully created a vibrant Jewish community in Playa del Carmen.
https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/clas/2014/program/271