Breaking the Stained-Glass Ceiling
A Panel on Women’s Leadership in Religious and Spiritual Life
Join leaders from Northern Nevada’s diverse faith communities to explore the impact of women’s inclusion in or exclusion from prayer, practice and positions of power.
This special program is hosted by Temple Sinai, the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Northern Nevada Women's Leadership Initiative. Admission is free and registration is required. Register here.
Panelists:
In choosing panelists for the event, organizers endeavored to select a cross-section of women who reflect a variety of beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences in religious leadership. Panelists include:
Terri Domitrovich, Associate Chaplain at Renown Health, Interfaith Seminarian at The Chaplaincy Institute, Berkeley, and a new member of the Reno Buddhist Center.
Dr. Dina A. Elsabrawy, Northern Nevada Muslim Community
Rev. Shelley Fisher, Resident Priest, Reno Buddhist Center
Patricia Meidell, Director of Public Affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and President of the Nevada Interfaith Association
Rabbi Sara Zober, Temple Sinai Reno
The panel will be moderated by Dr. Erin Stiles, an associate professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the Graduate Program Director for the Department of Anthropology. Dr. Stiles’ research focuses on the intersections of religion, law, and gender.
Event Schedule and Location
Breaking The Stained-Glass Ceiling will take place from 5-7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 5, at Temple Sinai Reno at 3405 Gulling Road.
Beginning at 5 p.m., attendees can view a special photography exhibit and enjoy hosted refreshments and beverages provided by Creme Cafe & Catering.
The panel begins at 5:30 p.m. and will end at 7:30 p.m.
Free Childcare
Free, on-site childcare during the event will be provided by College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors to the first 25 respondents. Childcare is available for toddlers to children who are 9 years old and whose parent or guardian will be attending the event. Children 9 years and older are encouraged to attend the program with a parent or guardian. To RSVP for childcare, please select the childcare add-on with your ticket no later than February 24.
Women of the Wall Photography Exhibit
The exhibit, featuring photographs by Steve Davis, honors the 10th anniversary of 24 female members of Temple Sinai showing solidarity with women in Israel who fight to have an equal place to pray at Judaism’s most holy site.
Sponsors
The event is presented by the Temple Sinai Library Committee and co-sponsored by:
The College of Liberal Arts, the School of Social Research and Justice Studies, the Gender, Race, and Identity Program, and the departments of Communication Studies, History, and Sociology, and Police Services at the University of Nevada, Reno.
The program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.