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Poland: Untold Stories – Honoring Poles Who Rescued Jews

Poland: Untold Stories – Honoring Poles Who Rescued Jews

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

24 March, 2025

4 min

A Call for Peace in 16 Languages in Krakow and Across Six Continents

A Call for Peace in 16 Languages in Krakow and Across Six Continents

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

11 March, 2025

2 min

European Day of the Righteous: Over 2,000 Sisters Rescued Jews

European Day of the Righteous: Over 2,000 Sisters Rescued Jews

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

06 March, 2025

3 min

Shabbat – the Companion of Israel on Its Journey

Shabbat – the Companion of Israel on Its Journey

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

02 March, 2025

2 min

On the Frontline of Fire and Faith: A Ukrainian Soldier’s Testimony

On the Frontline of Fire and Faith: A Ukrainian Soldier’s Testimony

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

24 February, 2025

2 min

Sunday Psalm: Rahamim – The Father’s Tenderness

Sunday Psalm: Rahamim – The Father’s Tenderness

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

24 February, 2025

2 min

Sunday Psalm: Why Is the Righteous Compared to a Date Palm?

Sunday Psalm: Why Is the Righteous Compared to a Date Palm?

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

16 February, 2025

2 min

Sunday Psalm: Hesed – Faithfulness to His Love

Sunday Psalm: Hesed – Faithfulness to His Love

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

08 February, 2025

2 min

Sunday Psalm: Teshuva – a Return to the True Light

Sunday Psalm: Teshuva – a Return to the True Light

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

02 February, 2025

3 min

Commentary for Sunday: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph – Practitioners of Judaism

Commentary for Sunday: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph – Practitioners of Judaism

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

02 February, 2025

3 min

God Wants Me to Believe – The Day of Judaism at the Catholic University of Lublin

God Wants Me to Believe – The Day of Judaism at the Catholic University of Lublin

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

23 January, 2025

3 min

Jewish Scriptures Shed Light on the Event in Cana of Galilee

Jewish Scriptures Shed Light on the Event in Cana of Galilee

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

19 January, 2025

4 min

Jewish Commentary On Epiphany 2025

Jewish Commentary On Epiphany 2025

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

06 January, 2025

3 min

How To Understand The Words Of The Twelve-Year-Old Jesus?

How To Understand The Words Of The Twelve-Year-Old Jesus?

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

29 December, 2024

4 min

Charitable Giving And Loving-Kindness  – Important Principles To Christians And Jews

Charitable Giving And Loving-Kindness – Important Principles To Christians And Jews

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

15 December, 2024

4 min

Luke’s Gospel Promotes Not The End Of The World, But The Growth Of The Way

Luke’s Gospel Promotes Not The End Of The World, But The Growth Of The Way

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

01 December, 2024

4 min

Figs, Summer, And The End – Meaningful Symbols For The Earliest Hearers Of The Gospel

Figs, Summer, And The End – Meaningful Symbols For The Earliest Hearers Of The Gospel

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

17 November, 2024

3 min

Vatican Diplomat at Lublin University: “Diplomacy of Mercy as World’s Hope”

Vatican Diplomat at Lublin University: “Diplomacy of Mercy as World’s Hope”

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

13 November, 2024

4 min

The Poor Widow – A Symbol In Judaism Of Abandonment

The Poor Widow – A Symbol In Judaism Of Abandonment

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

10 November, 2024

4 min

The Age-Old Question Goes: What Is Love?

The Age-Old Question Goes: What Is Love?

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

03 November, 2024

3 min

Prayer and Gratitude – The Polish Tradition of All Saints’ Day at Home and Abroad

Prayer and Gratitude – The Polish Tradition of All Saints’ Day at Home and Abroad

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

01 November, 2024

2 min

Humility Should Begin With The Great People: The Understanding Of Humility In The New Testament And In The Jewish Sources

Humility Should Begin With The Great People: The Understanding Of Humility In The New Testament And In The Jewish Sources

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

20 October, 2024

6 min

Marriage in Judaism and Christianity

Marriage in Judaism and Christianity

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

05 October, 2024

4 min

The Style of the Prophetic Speech in Jesus’ Instructions

The Style of the Prophetic Speech in Jesus’ Instructions

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

29 September, 2024

8 min

The role of children in Jewish life – an underestimated dimension of Judaism

The role of children in Jewish life – an underestimated dimension of Judaism

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

22 September, 2024

4 min

Honoring the Legacy of John Paul II: KUL’s Documentary Wins International Recognition

Honoring the Legacy of John Paul II: KUL’s Documentary Wins International Recognition

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

17 September, 2024

3 min

The suffering Messiah – a little-known link between Judaism and Christianity

The suffering Messiah – a little-known link between Judaism and Christianity

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

15 September, 2024

4 min

The surroundings of the Sea of Galilee – where Jesus could be found

The surroundings of the Sea of Galilee – where Jesus could be found

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

08 September, 2024

3 min

Clean or unclean things? Jesus responds

Clean or unclean things? Jesus responds

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

31 August, 2024

4 min

The Son of Man and his three meanings in Jewish tradition

The Son of Man and his three meanings in Jewish tradition

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

25 August, 2024

4 min

Judaic inspirations and innovative themes in Jesus’ Eucharistic speech

Judaic inspirations and innovative themes in Jesus’ Eucharistic speech

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

18 August, 2024

5 min

Tisha B’Av – remembering the national tragedies of the Jews

Tisha B’Av – remembering the national tragedies of the Jews

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

13 August, 2024

3 min

Murmuring Jews – mere complaining or “productive conflict”?

Murmuring Jews – mere complaining or “productive conflict”?

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

11 August, 2024

3 min

Gratitude to God for all the gifts – an important part of Christianity and Judaism

Gratitude to God for all the gifts – an important part of Christianity and Judaism

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

03 August, 2024

5 min

The only miracle that is presented in all four Gospels

The only miracle that is presented in all four Gospels

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

28 July, 2024

4 min

Jesus comes with his “Gospel of empathy”

Jesus comes with his “Gospel of empathy”

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

20 July, 2024

3 min

The importance of hospitality in Jewish culture

The importance of hospitality in Jewish culture

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

14 July, 2024

4 min

On the relationship between the Christian Liturgy of the Word of God and the synagogue liturgy

On the relationship between the Christian Liturgy of the Word of God and the synagogue liturgy

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

07 July, 2024

2 min

The Commandment of Tzizit: From the Time of Jesus to the Present Day

The Commandment of Tzizit: From the Time of Jesus to the Present Day

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

29 June, 2024

4 min

Passing through the sea and quieting the storm – God comes to the rescue

Passing through the sea and quieting the storm – God comes to the rescue

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

22 June, 2024

5 min

Parable – a combination of two images

Parable – a combination of two images

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

16 June, 2024

4 min

Jesus’ exorcism in the context of Jewish tradition

Jesus’ exorcism in the context of Jewish tradition

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

09 June, 2024

4 min

Feast of Corpus Christi – Jewish commentary by Dr. Faydra Shapiro

Feast of Corpus Christi – Jewish commentary by Dr. Faydra Shapiro

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

02 June, 2024

3 min

What does the Old Testament say about the Trinity?

What does the Old Testament say about the Trinity?

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

26 May, 2024

3 min

What does the Christian Pentecost have in common with the Jewish Shavuot?

What does the Christian Pentecost have in common with the Jewish Shavuot?

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

19 May, 2024

3 min

Jesus sent the apostles to the “ends of the earth”; that is where?

Jesus sent the apostles to the “ends of the earth”; that is where?

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

12 May, 2024

4 min

Agápe – kind and self-sacrificing love

Agápe – kind and self-sacrificing love

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

05 May, 2024

4 min

Jesus as the true vine in the light of the Old Testament

Jesus as the true vine in the light of the Old Testament

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

28 April, 2024

4 min

Passover – the story of the first redemption

Passover – the story of the first redemption

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

22 April, 2024

4 min

What does it mean that Jesus is the Good Shepherd?

What does it mean that Jesus is the Good Shepherd?

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

21 April, 2024

3 min

Who is responsible for the death of Jesus?

Who is responsible for the death of Jesus?

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

14 April, 2024

4 min

Heschel Center of the Catholic University of Lublin: To believe God or believe in God?

Heschel Center of the Catholic University of Lublin: To believe God or believe in God?

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

07 April, 2024

3 min

Fr. Prof. Marcin Wysocki: Wherever Poles live, there is a tradition of Holy Tombs of the Lord Jesus

Fr. Prof. Marcin Wysocki: Wherever Poles live, there is a tradition of Holy Tombs of the Lord Jesus

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

30 March, 2024

4 min

Run to the tomb

Run to the tomb

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

30 March, 2024

5 min

Palm Sunday: Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem

Palm Sunday: Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

24 March, 2024

4 min

“Bat Kol” – “Divine voice” in the Biblical and Rabbinical Tradition

“Bat Kol” – “Divine voice” in the Biblical and Rabbinical Tradition

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

17 March, 2024

4 min

Jesus and Jewish scholars on attitudes toward Temple commerce

Jesus and Jewish scholars on attitudes toward Temple commerce

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

03 March, 2024

3 min

How Jesus understood fasting – the Jewish concept of fasting today and in the past

How Jesus understood fasting – the Jewish concept of fasting today and in the past

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

18 February, 2024

6 min

Jesus about women leaders in the Church

Jesus about women leaders in the Church

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

04 February, 2024

4 min

A triple false testimony of the devil about Jesus

A triple false testimony of the devil about Jesus

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

28 January, 2024

3 min

Surprising encounters with the presence of God in the Hebrew Bible and the Babylonian Talmud

Surprising encounters with the presence of God in the Hebrew Bible and the Babylonian Talmud

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

21 January, 2024

4 min

Who was the Lamb of God to the Jews of Jesus’ contemporaries?

Who was the Lamb of God to the Jews of Jesus’ contemporaries?

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

15 January, 2024

3 min

Three Mysteries of the Fortieth Day After the Birth of Jesus

Three Mysteries of the Fortieth Day After the Birth of Jesus

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

01 January, 2024

7 min

The Nativity of the Lord – continuity and surprising novelty of God’s history

The Nativity of the Lord – continuity and surprising novelty of God’s history

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

25 December, 2023

3 min

Hebrew commentary on the Gospel of the Annunciation

Hebrew commentary on the Gospel of the Annunciation

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

24 December, 2023

4 min

Jordan – it is here that God revealed his mercy to the Jews and Christians

Jordan – it is here that God revealed his mercy to the Jews and Christians

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

17 December, 2023

2 min

Two types of consolation

Two types of consolation

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

11 December, 2023

7 min

In the Gospel and the Talmud, God Teaches Us Mercy in Practice

In the Gospel and the Talmud, God Teaches Us Mercy in Practice

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

26 November, 2023

2 min

Who were the virgins in Jesus’ parable at the Jewish wedding?

Who were the virgins in Jesus’ parable at the Jewish wedding?

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

12 November, 2023

2 min

Were Pharisees adversaries of Jesus? Jesus was closer to them than to other Jewish groups

Were Pharisees adversaries of Jesus? Jesus was closer to them than to other Jewish groups

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

05 November, 2023

3 min

Mourner’s Kaddish – Jewish Prayer Filled with Praise

Mourner’s Kaddish – Jewish Prayer Filled with Praise

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

02 November, 2023

2 min

Through the ears to the heart. Two commandments, four aspects of love

Through the ears to the heart. Two commandments, four aspects of love

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

29 October, 2023

3 min

Pharisees – legalistic hypocrites or respected teachers and innovators?

Pharisees – legalistic hypocrites or respected teachers and innovators?

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

21 October, 2023

2 min

The choicest feast – God’s promise shared by Christians and Jews

The choicest feast – God’s promise shared by Christians and Jews

Heschel Centre for Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Catholic University of Lublin

15 October, 2023

3 min