April, 2013
University Organist Position Description
Apr. 30, 2013—Vanderbilt University Organist Position Description The University Organist is responsible for playing for any University service in Benton Chapel, such as occasional University-wide services offered by the University Chaplain’s office, memorial services, etc. Remuneration is a stipend paid once each semester. This does not include playing for services offered by the affiliated chaplaincies, but only...
Interfaith Vigil to Honor Victims in Boston and Texas
Apr. 19, 2013—The Office of religious Life held a Interfaith Memorial Vigil for the victims of the Boston and Texas explosions, as well as the earthquake in Asia on Monday, April 22nd outside of Benton Chapel. The service was about 15 minutes and featured readings and reflection from various faith traditions. Welcomed by University Chaplain Rev. Mark...
Hillel Welcomes former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak
Apr. 19, 2013—On Sunday, April 7th, Vanderbilt Hillel, together with Vanderbilt and Nashville community members, gathered to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. In attendance was former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, with his wife Nili, preceding his appearance at the IMPACT Symposium The ceremony included the lighting 7 candles, 6 for each of the 6 million Jews murdered...
Tennessee Day of Holocaust Rememberance
Apr. 17, 2013—On Monday, April 8th, the annual Tennessee Holocaust Day of Remembrance, was commemorated at Legislative Plaza. Hosted by the Tennessee Holocaust Commission, a packed room of guests listened to readings, remembrance and recognition of Tennessee teachers who strive to make the Holocaust a part of their curriculum for students. This year’s theme, Never Again: Heeding The...
Interfaith Council’s Aladine Elsamadicy
Apr. 16, 2013—Aladine Elsamadicy Vanderbilt Interfaith Council President As the year comes to a close, we sat down with the outgoing Vanderbilt Interfaith Council President Aladine Elsamadicy to talk about religious life and role of Interfaith Council on campus. Aladine has been the President of Interfaith Council for the past two years and has overseen the...
New Chaplain’s Speaker Series
Apr. 15, 2013—This Spring, the Office of Religious Life was give the charge to begin a new Chaplain’s Speaker Series that would being to Vanderbilt dynamic speakers once per semester to focus on Religious Life and spiritual identity on campus. With this goal in mind, The Office of Religious Life welcomed Pastor Rob Bell to campus as...
Meeting our Affiliated Chaplains – Rabbi Joshua Barton
Apr. 15, 2013—Rabbi Joshua Barton Rabbi Joshua Barton is the Assistant Director and Campus Rabbi for Vanderbilt Hillel. As an undergrad here at Vanderbilt, Joshua earned his BA, magna cum laude, in Religious Studies and Political Science. From there, he would study at University of Haifa, The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies and finally The Jewish...
Choral Prayer at 12:15pm March 25
Apr. 1, 2013—Student musicians from the Vanderbilt Symphonic Choir led a beautiful sung service of prayer at 12:15pm on Monday, March 25th, in Benton Chapel. The service lasted 15 minutes and provided an opportunity for prayer and reflection through music. A choir from Elk Grove high school in Chicago was a guest of Vanderbilt to showcase some of...