The Interfaith Center of New York celebrates the life and mourns the passing of Judge Judith Kaye, the first woman Chief Judge of the State of New York who served from 1993 until 2008 as an outstanding jurist and effective administrator. Judge Kaye was a reformer and innovator in … [Read more...] about Celebrating the life, Mourning the passing of Judge Judith Kaye
NYC to Appoint Civilian to Monitor Police’s Counterterrorism Activity
After settlement of court cases, "New York City will appoint a civilian monitor to review police surveillance tactics like those that targeted Muslims" - NY Times The Interfaith Center of New York extends congratulations to ?Majlis Ashura -Islamic Leadership Council- of New … [Read more...] about NYC to Appoint Civilian to Monitor Police’s Counterterrorism Activity
Birthday Greetings to ICNY’s Founder, Dean James Parks Morton!
Today, January 7, the Very Rev. James Parks Morton celebrates his 86th birthday. Still our leader and friend, Dean Morton honors us each day with his kindness, humor and wisdom. Grateful as ever, we look to him as a role model of faithful living and wish him the happiest of … [Read more...] about Birthday Greetings to ICNY’s Founder, Dean James Parks Morton!
BLOG: “World Religion Day: Celebrating our Unity” by Saphira Rameshfar
World Religion Day: Celebrating our Unity by Saphira Rameshfar, member of the Bahá'í Community of New York City “The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until, its unity is firmly established.” - Bahá’i Writings To affirm the … [Read more...] about BLOG: “World Religion Day: Celebrating our Unity” by Saphira Rameshfar
PLEASE SHARE: US Dept. of Education Letter Addressing Anti-Muslim Bias in Schools
From Melissa Rogers at the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships: "On January 4, 2016, the US Department of Education sent [a letter] to school districts and colleges and universities nationwide. It reminds schools of their obligations under federal … [Read more...] about PLEASE SHARE: US Dept. of Education Letter Addressing Anti-Muslim Bias in Schools
