Located just ten blocks from Ground Zero, Chinatown is the largest residential area affected by 9/11. In the wake of the attacks, routine life in Chinatown halted, with all non-essential traffic prohibited and telephones out of order. Since that time, life near Ground Zero has … [Read more...] about Reflections on “Life Near Zero: Chinatown Residents Discuss the Community’s Development Since 9/11”
Follow “Debate in the Neighborhood” as Queens Youth Engage in Debate on Issues of National Security
The high school students in ICNY’s “Debate in the Neighborhood” continue to hone their debate skills in preparation for the first program-wide debate on April 9 and 10. This weekend, students at the Jamaica Muslim Center met to practice debate techniques. In other Queens … [Read more...] about Follow “Debate in the Neighborhood” as Queens Youth Engage in Debate on Issues of National Security
Public Invitation to Come Learn with the Jain Community of New York City
Jainism is an Indian religion that professes non-violence for all living beings. With origins dating back more than 2,500 years, there are about 4 million Jains in India today, and a growing presence in America and elsewhere. Here in New York City, the Jain Center of … [Read more...] about Public Invitation to Come Learn with the Jain Community of New York City
Dr. Sarah Sayeed to Speak at “Abraham’s Table” Forum Series on the Status of Women in Abrahamic Traditions
JTA Op-Ed: Strengthening Muslim-Jewish Ties in the Face of Evil
By Marc Schneier and Shamsi Ali · March 26, 2012. OPINION NEW YORK (JTA) -- As a rabbi and an imam, we deeply mourn the tragic loss of innocent lives in the murderous terrorist attacks in France. We express our heartfelt sympathy and compassion for the … [Read more...] about JTA Op-Ed: Strengthening Muslim-Jewish Ties in the Face of Evil
