Shabbat shalom

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An October 26 Shabbat service, sponsored by Boston College Hillel, was one of several events being held this fall to celebrate the renovation of a multi-faith worship space in the 66 Commonwealth Avenue residence hall. Above, attendees dance around a Torah scroll being held by Theology Professor Rabbi Ruth Langer, who presided over the service. “We want to support the faith development of all our students,” said Vice President for University Mission and Ministry Joseph Appleyard, SJ, who explained that the space was originally the chapel of a Baptist nursing home, before the University acquired the building in 1989. Rev. Howard McLendon of Campus Ministry said he hopes many students will “express their faith through liturgy” in the new space, where books, cushions, and the Torah are stored. “Praise and Glory,” a service of Christian music and song will take place on November 1 at 7 p.m. at the new worship space, and Muslim Midday Prayer, followed by a reception, is planned for November 2 at 1 p.m.


This feature was posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 and is filed under Featured Photo.