The following is an excerpt from an article by Yardena Gerwin that was published by KidSpirit Online on September 14, 2015. Yardena initially developed this essay as a participant in the Interfaith Center of New York’s Learning Together youth fellowship program, working with a … [Read more...] about “Parochial Prayer: A Call for Students to Claim Their Power” by Yardena Gerwin
NYPD Muslim Surveillance Case Reinstated
From Muslim Advocates website. The original post can be accessed here. NYPD Muslim Surveillance Case Reinstated New Jersey Muslims Commend Ruling Affirming Their Constitutional Rights October 13, 2015, Philadelphia – Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third … [Read more...] about NYPD Muslim Surveillance Case Reinstated
Jeff Smith of The New School to be Plenary Speaker at 31st Marshall Meyer Retreat Supporting Re-entry
The Interfaith Center of New York is honored to welcome Jeff Smith of The New School as Plenary Speaker at the 31st Marshall Meyer Retreat: Coming Home: Faith Communities Supporting Successful Re-entry Wednesday, November 4, 2015 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interchurch Center, 475 … [Read more...] about Jeff Smith of The New School to be Plenary Speaker at 31st Marshall Meyer Retreat Supporting Re-entry
“Beyond the Songs, There is Something Deeper” – Babalawo Antonio Mondesire on Music, Sacrifice, and His Journey to Ifá Priesthood
Maggi Van Dorn interviews Babalawo Antonio Mondesire In the second episode of our free podscast series “NYC Faith Leaders,” Babalawo Antonio Mondesire reflects on his journey to the Ifá priesthood, a life story weaving together culture, race, politics, faith, all expressed and … [Read more...] about “Beyond the Songs, There is Something Deeper” – Babalawo Antonio Mondesire on Music, Sacrifice, and His Journey to Ifá Priesthood
From the Anti-Defamation League: Nationwide Anti-Muslim Rallies Expected This Weekend
Anti-Muslim bigots have announced plans for rallies primarily targeting mosques across the country this weekend, raising concerns over how bigots can generate attention for their cause and harm the communities they target. Unlike more well-known anti-Muslim … [Read more...] about From the Anti-Defamation League: Nationwide Anti-Muslim Rallies Expected This Weekend
