By Dr. Yehuda Stolov | Executive Director
On Wednesday, 28th of December 2016, the Interfaith Encounter Association joined several organizations in co-sponsoring a concert with the B minor Mass of Johann Sebastian Bach. The concert was performed by the International Choir for Peace, orchestra and soloists, by more than 130 musicians from eight different countries who sang this „opus magnum“ of J.S. Bach under the direction of Maarten van Leer.
The event follows a tradition of peace concerts with the B minor Mass, initiated in 1995 by Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan (1916-2004), who fostered the coming together of different religious traditions during all of his life. He described Jerusalem as the „spiritual heart of the world“. Thus the idea was born to bring this project to Jerusalem during the centennial of his birthday.
Nearly 600 people filled the Auditorium. We began with lighting the Hanukkah candles, followed by intentions by four women of different faiths. After each part of the Mass a short prayer was introduced – from Islam, Judaism, Christianity and Buddhism. Finally, the local organizations share with the audience their activity and invited them to join. It was magnificent!!
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