Bodies–The Exhibition, Updated

I blogged about this last week. I learned just today that a panel discussion on the religious and ethical implications of the exhibit is scheduled for December 7.

Here is the announcement:
Because the exhibition raises a number of medical, ethical,  educational and religious questions dealing with the acquisition  and display of human bodies, Beth Israel Center, the conservative  synagogue in Madison, will host a public discussion about the  exhibition. The event will feature a distinguished panel whose  members will provide insights into the many issues that the  exhibition raises. The panel’s comments will be followed by a  discussion with the audience. The purpose of the event is education, not advocacy.

The panelists will include: Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon (Beth Israel  Center), UW Prof. Pilar Ossorio (Law and Bioethics), Fr. Patrick  Norris (Blessed Sacrament Church), and UW Prof. Walton O. Schalick  (Medical History and Bioethics). A representative of the exhibition  staff has been invited.

The event will occur from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Beth Israel Center,  1406 Mound Street, corner of Randall Ave. and is co-sponsored by  Congregation Shaari Shamayim and Blessed Sacrament Church. There is  no charge for admission. People of all faiths and those without  religious affiliation are welcome to attend.