Home  |  Events  |  blog  |  Upcoming Event can be found here - The Foundation for Jewish Studies' Web Site.   Institute Founder Rabbi George B. Driesen Institute Founder Rabbi George B. Driesen is a graduate of Harvard College ('54), Yale Law School ('61), and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College ('99). Currently, he serves as Senior Scholar at Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation in Bethesda, Md. Before becoming a rabbi, Driesen practiced labor law for the federal government and in private practice represented labor unions and individuals. He began his legal career as law clerk to Judge David L. Bazelon, the former Chief Judge of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. Mr. Driesen taught as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Yale, the University of Virginia, Georgetown, and George Washington University Law Schools and at the Washington Theological Union, a Catholic seminary in Takoma Park, D.C.   Mission of The Institute The mission of The Institute for Science and Judaism is to provide forums for creative, respectful dialogue between Science and Judaism and to nurture an interface between them.   History of The Institute The Institute for Science and Judaism began in 2004 as an adult education program at Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation in Bethesda, Maryland where the Institute's founder and President, Rabbi George B. Driesen, served as Interim and later Adjunct Rabbi.   Over the years the number and quality of Institute events increased, and in 2008 it decided to incorporate as a tax-exempt educational and religious corporation. In subsequent years, Rabbi Driesen arranged programs and events in local synagogues with the help of their rabbis and staff, and with the advice and encouragement of other colleagues and friends.   In 2018, The Institute for Science and Judaism and The Foundation for Jewish Studies combined their efforts to create The Science and Judaism Project. The goal of The Project remains unchanged from that of The Institute, that is, to promote a respectful and enlightening dialogue between representatives of the Judaic and scientific communities.   Information on upcoming events can be found on the Foundation's web site (www.foundjs.org). Your ongoing financial support for these programs remains a critical to its continuing relevance and success. All donations should be made via the Donations page of The Foundation web site.   Links to The Foundation for Jewish Studies' Web Site » Foundation's Home Page » Foundation's Events Page » Foundation's Donation Page   How Science Can Expand Our Spiritual Horizons The Science and Judaism Project seeks to foster dynamic dialogue between Science and Judaism. We sponsor lectures and workshops in the Washington-Baltimore area featuring distinguished scientists and religious scholars that address philosophical, ethical, spiritual and practical issues at the intersection of Science and Religion.       Our Latest: Videos: Divine and Human Purpose in Science and Judaism   Watch this event presentation online »   Videos: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life: Latest Developments and the Implications for Jewish Theology   Watch this event presentation online »   Blog: Read and respond to a rabbi's "Personal Theology" of "Science and Judaism" Read this blog ».   We Value Your Support Your ongoing financial support for these programs remains a critical to its continuing relevance and success. All donations should be made via the Donations page of The Foundation web site.   Make a donation »   Copyright The Institute for Science & Judaism. Home  |  Events  |  blog   The Institute acknowledges with thanks the contribution of Howard Kenig, of Harrisurg, PA whose generosity made this web site possible.