September

• “We cannot do this work alone.” Presented to Friends of VST.
• “Genesis as a tale of origin.” Lecture in Arts One Program for undergraduates, University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
• “Jewish Law and society.” Lecture for undergraduates in new interdisciplinary Minor in Law and Society, University of British Columbia, Vancouver.

October

• “Minding the gap: How can Christians and Jews work together for peace and security?” Metro Vancouver Jewish – Christian Dialogue, co-sponsored by VST and the Canadian Jewish Congress Pacific Region (CJC).
• On some aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. West Point Grey United Church, Vancouver.
• On some aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, Vancouver.
• “Reading gender in talmudic tales.” Sponsored by the Sisterhood (Women of Reform Judaism) of Temple Sholom, Vancouver.

December

• Respondent on the occasion of an address by the National President of Canadian Jewish Congress, Dr. Mark Freiman, entitled “Responding to anti-Semitism: Are we too thin-skinned?” Panelists included Barbara Yaffe, National Political Columnist, Vancouver Sun, and Robert Matas, National Correspondent, Globe and Mail. Moderator: Rabbi Philip Bregman, Temple Sholom, Vancouver.

January

• “Beginning this work.” Inauguration of Iona Pacific Inter-Religious Centre, January 28, 2010.
• “Christians and Jews in the Ancient Gymnasium: Athleticism, Religion, and Imperial Civic Identity.” Public presentation with Prof. Harry O. Maier.

March

• “What a difference a manuscript makes: disambiguating interventions in rabbinic erotic narratives.” Research seminar presentation, Centre for Women’s & Gender Studies, University of British Columbia.
• “Introducing Iona Pacific.” Lutheran Ministerial Association, Vancouver
• “My Spirituality.” Lenten Spirituality Series. St. John the Divine, Victoria, BC.

April

• “Introducing Judaism.” Presentation in World Religions course at Corpus Christi College on the UBC Campus.
• “Possibilities for Co-operation between Jews and Muslims locally and between Israelis and Palestinians.” Panel at Quest University, Squamish, BC.
• “Teachable moments: On Jewish leadership.” Keynote address, Annual General Meeting of UBC Hillel Foundation.

May

• “Why and how do texts matter in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?” Philosopher’s Café co-sponsored by the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University.
• Synod Partner presentations, Diocese of New Westminster, Anglican Church of Canada.
• “We and they: complexities and opportunities in interfaith dialogue.” Congregation Beth Tikvah, Richmond, BC.