James Rudin

For more than thirty years, Rabbi A. James Rudin has been deeply involved in efforts to foster understanding between peoples of different faiths. Rabbi Rudin retired as a member of the American Jewish Committee professional staff, but continues his involvement with the AJC as its Senior Interreligious Advisor and as a member of the organization’s Board of Governors. He is past Chairman of the International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations. He participated in meetings with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican, in World Council of Churches conferences in Geneva, and is founder of the National Interreligious Task Force on Black-Jewish relations. A prolific writer, he writes weekly commentary for the Religion News Service and his articles have appeared in "Christianity Today," "The Christian Century," and "Eternity" magazines. He appears frequently on radio and television as an expert on Interreligious affairs.