Recorded before an audience at the East End Temple How does faith inspire social justice work? How does advocacy inform faith? When the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) launched a campaign called #FaithJusticeHero, we invited New Yorkers to celebrate leaders from diverse … [Read more...] about Young New Yorkers on “Leading through Faith and Advocacy”
‘Unity is stronger than hate’: Vigil
“Building the Beloved Community” in the Fight for Fair Housing
On April 11, 1968 – a mere week after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the federal Fair Housing Act into law. He declared that, “Now, with this bill, the voice of justice speaks again. It proclaims that fair housing for all — … [Read more...] about “Building the Beloved Community” in the Fight for Fair Housing
ICNY stands with Muslims in Christchurch and New York
Words are inadequate to express our sense of horror and anguish at the terrorist attack on unarmed worshippers at prayer – Jummah Prayers – at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. We are heartbroken for the victims and their families – for at least … [Read more...] about ICNY stands with Muslims in Christchurch and New York
“Creating Community at the Dinner Table” – Halal and Kosher Food as an Opportunity for Social Development
Rabbi Joseph Potasnik (left) and Mohammad Modarres In this episode of Interfaith Matters, two New York City leaders – one Jewish and one Muslim – discuss the importance of food in bringing people together across lines of cultural and religious difference. Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, … [Read more...] about “Creating Community at the Dinner Table” – Halal and Kosher Food as an Opportunity for Social Development
