In April, The Interfaith Center of New York and the Harlem Community Justice Center held a volunteer training session, to help volunteers: Develop hard and soft skills for more effective volunteer interactions with returning citizens Become more comfortable with having … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Reentry Family and Faith Circles of Support Volunteer Workshop and Seminar
STATEMENT on NYPD closure of Zone Assessment Unit
The Interfaith Center of New York commends the New York Police Department and Commissioner Bratton for their decision to close the Zone Assessment Unit. As an organization working with New York City’s diverse religious communities, we have been especially concerned about the … [Read more...] about STATEMENT on NYPD closure of Zone Assessment Unit
Join us for Interfaith Peace Seder, 7:30 pm Wednesday
GATHER FOR PEACE NYC Area Christians, Muslims and Jews unite to celebrate Interfaith Peace Seder on April 16 Religious Leaders and Congregants Convene to Celebrate Passover and to Learn About Each Other’s Religious Practices and Cultures NEW YORK, NY (April 4, 2014) – … [Read more...] about Join us for Interfaith Peace Seder, 7:30 pm Wednesday
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
Students Debate: Should the MTA refuse to display non-commercial ads in the NYC subway system?
On April 12, 2014, Debate in the Neighborhood students met for the final tournament of the year. In the semi-final debate, students argued whether the MTA should refuse to display non-commercial advertisements in the subway system. This video provides highlights from that debate, … [Read more...] about Students Debate: Should the MTA refuse to display non-commercial ads in the NYC subway system?
