The Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) approves Mayor Bill de Blasio’s outreach to religious leaders as a way to “heal and deepen the relationship between police and community” in the wake of the chokehold death of Eric Garner in Staten Island. We applaud senior religious … [Read more...] about ICNY welcomes Mayor de Blasio’s outreach to religious leaders in wake of Eric Garner death
Faith Leader Spotlight: Sister Maryam Husamudeen
Sister Maryam Husamudeen Sister Maryam Husamudeen is, to put it simply, a pillar of her community. In her interfaith work and her social justice work in Harlem and around Manhattan, Sister Maryam is a builder of bridges and a connector of people. This is her official roll, … [Read more...] about Faith Leader Spotlight: Sister Maryam Husamudeen
ICNY Welcomes Statement by National Interreligious Leadership Initiative for Peace in the Middle East
Jewish, Christian and Muslim Religious Leaders Welcome Ceasefire; Call Urgently for Renewed Negotiations for a Two-State Peace Agreement As leaders of American Jewish, Christian, and Muslim national religious organizations, united in the National Interreligious Leadership … [Read more...] about ICNY Welcomes Statement by National Interreligious Leadership Initiative for Peace in the Middle East
Elly Mason-Murray Anniversary
The Interfaith Center relies on the outstanding work of a dedicated staff: Sarah Sayeed, Henry Goldschmidt, Ellen Greeley, Theo Harris and Kevin Childress. This month marks the one year anniversary of Elly Mason-Murray joining the organization. Elly manages ICNY’s Human … [Read more...] about Elly Mason-Murray Anniversary
Guest Blogger: Ram Mohan on “Inspiring Engagement”
"Inspiring Engagement" By Ram Mohan, Trustee, Hindu Temple Society of North America, NY When we work together great things happen. When people of different faiths work together diverse communities get stronger. We at the Hindu Temple in Flushing, NY have been interacting with … [Read more...] about Guest Blogger: Ram Mohan on “Inspiring Engagement”
