International Council of Christians and Jews

The International Council of Christians and Jews serves as the umbrella organization of 38 national Jewish-Christian dialogue organizations worldwide. The North American branch of the organization is the Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations, which lists more than two dozen affiliated centers and institutes around the country with access to dozens of scholars and experts.

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A. James Rudin

Rabbi A. James Rudin was the senior interreligious adviser for the American Jewish Committee and a longtime veteran of Catholic-Jewish dialogue. He met with Pope John Paul II many times and participated in high-level talks at the Vatican between Catholic and Jewish leaders. He has also consulted frequently with Christian churches and groups that want […]

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Paul R. Brass

Paul R. Brass is a professor emeritus of political science and international studies at the University of Washington in Seattle. He has published numerous books and articles on comparative and South Asian politics, ethnic politics, and collective violence.

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Cynthia Mahmood

Cynthia Mahmood is Frank Moore chair of anthropology and professor of anthropology at Central College in Pella, Iowa. Fascinated by religious motivations for militancy, Mahmood specializes in the anthropology of violence, war and peace, terrorism, guerilla warfare, and language and culture. Her signature area of expertise has been upheaval among India’s Sikhs She is author of Fighting […]

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