On Friday, May 16th, two leading faith-based social activists and educators will speak with Regis students about their efforts to build understanding, and foster collaboration, across religious lines. What, they will ask, do their own Muslim and Catholic traditions have to say … [Read more...] about Religious Pluralism and Interfaith Understanding: A Conversation with Students at Regis High School
Articles and Appearances by ICNY staff
“Not Your Typical Rubber Chicken Dinner” – ICNY’s Interfaith Matters blog, by Ellen Greeley
By Ellen Greeley, ICNY Development Director Galas in New York are notorious for serving bland food and known for dull dinner conversations. The exception to the rule is the James Parks Morton Interfaith Awards Dinner. Of course I am biased being the development director for … [Read more...] about “Not Your Typical Rubber Chicken Dinner” – ICNY’s Interfaith Matters blog, by Ellen Greeley
NYPD honors ICNY’s Dr. Sarah Sayeed for her service to immigrant communities in NYC
NYPD Community Appreciation Day: Celebrating Immigrant Heritage On April 23rd, Sarah Sayeed, Director of Community Partnerships was among 23 people recognized, and received a plaque from the NYPD “in recognition of their selfless dedication and service to the immigrant … [Read more...] about NYPD honors ICNY’s Dr. Sarah Sayeed for her service to immigrant communities in NYC
Letter to National September 11 Memorial & Museum, regarding concerns over film “The Rise of al-Qaeda”
April 21, 2014 Alice M. Greenwald Executive Vice President for Programs & Director of Memorial Museum National September 11 Memorial & Museum 200 Liberty Street, 16th Floor New York, NY 10281 Dear Ms. Greenwald: From our 2002 founding, New York Disaster … [Read more...] about Letter to National September 11 Memorial & Museum, regarding concerns over film “The Rise of al-Qaeda”
Tragedy in Kansas City
On the eve of Passover, we are horrified by the news that a child and two adults were murdered outside the Jewish Community Center of Kansas City in Kansas City, MO by a former member of the Ku Klux Klan and notorious anti-Semite. This Passover celebration honoring freedom and … [Read more...] about Tragedy in Kansas City