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Sylvia and Richard Kaufman Interfaith Institute

Events



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Know Your Neighbor Interfaith Dinner - Religion & Science

Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute hosts a regular interfaith dinner-and-dialogue on topics pertaining to religious, spiritual, and secular life.

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Divine Bodies, Human Questions: How Ancient Jews and Christians Imagined God

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Michigan Professor Deborah Forger offers the 2026 Padnos Public Engagement Lecture on Jewish Learning.

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Sacred Site Visit - Witches of West Michigan

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute organizes monthly visits to various sacred spaces and houses of worship in the Grand Rapids area.

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The Road To Wisdom: A Conversation with Dr. Francis Collins

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Dr. Francis Collins will deliver a keynote drawing on his new book, "The Road to Wisdom", followed by multi-faith conversation exploring social determinants of health and the challenge of restoring trust in institutions and scientific expertise.

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Know Your Neighbor Interfaith Dinner - Religion & Politics

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute hosts a regular interfaith dinner-and-dialogue on topics pertaining to religious, spiritual, and secular life.

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Sacred Site Visit - St Nicholas Orthodox Church

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute organizes monthly visits to various sacred spaces and houses of worship in the Grand Rapids area.

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Sacred Site Visit - Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute organizes monthly visits to various sacred spaces and houses of worship in the Grand Rapids area.

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