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Jews and Sufis: A Sacred Bridge I
October 29, 2009
Mehmet Ali Sanlikol professor, performing arts, Emerson College
Robert Labaree professor, music history, New England Conservatory
Benjamin Braude codirector, Middle Eastern and Islamic studies, Boston College
Moshe Waldoks rabbi, Temple Beth Zion

A panel of scholars speak on cultural, historical, religious, and musical aspects of the Jewish-Sufi collaborations in Turkey from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

This event was produced by the DUNYA Organization, under the direction of Mehmet Ali Sanlikol.

Art & Architecture | Culture & Identity | History | People & Places
Jews | Sufis | Turkey | Community Building | European | Law & Criminal Justice | Middle Eastern | Art History | Music | Jewish | Muslim | Spirituality & Religion
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