Project Interfaith’s Annual Interfaith Architecture Tour

 This year’s theme:
"Glorious Abstractions:  The Development of Islamic and Judaic Religious Art and Architecture"


Sites: 
Beth El Synagogue and the Islamic Center of Omaha

Sunday, December 4, 2011
Beth El Synagogue
14506 California Street
Omaha, Nebraska

Check-in begins at 1:00 pm, Tour begins at 1:30 pm

Cost to attend: $10* for non-students,  $5* for students with student IDs

Register now at: interfaitharchitecturetour.eventbrite.com

Join us for an afternoon exploring how the prohibition against idolatry in Judaism and Islam has influenced religious art and architecture in those communities, especially as it relates to not using human images in sacred spaces.  Hear an historical overview of the ways in this prohibition has been creatively addressed over time, then tour two examples of this in our community: Beth El Synagogue (14506 California Street) and the Islamic Center of Omaha (3511 N. 73rd Street).  The afternoon will conclude with a community reception hosted by the Islamic Center of Omaha.

This program is open to the public.  Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited. Register online at the address above.

Architects may receive learning units from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for attending this program.

MANDATORY DRESS CODE FOR THIS TOUR: Participants will be expected to remove their shoes at the Islamic Center of Omaha.  Men should wear a nice shirt that covers past the elbows and long pants. Women should wear long pants or a full-length skirt and a shirt that covers past the elbows (avoid low-cut blouses). Women should bring a large scarf to cover the hair and neck at the mosque as scarves will NOT be provided on this tour.

Men will be expected to cover their heads at the synagogue (the synagogue will provide head coverings).

Questions? Contact Sierra Pirigyi at sierra@projectinterfaith.org.

This program is co-sponsored by:
Islamic Center of Omaha
American Institute of Architects Omaha

*Ticket sales are non-refundable.