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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

By Gautama Mehta, originally published at KidSpirit Online. March 24, 2012. Growing up in a Hindu family in New York, I've always been taught that I should try my best, but understand that after I've done what I personally can, I should leave the rest to God. Well, … [Read more...] about From KidSpirit Online and The Huffington Post: “Humility in Hinduism”

From March 21, 2012: Earlier this morning, French authorities identified the suspect believed to have killed seven people in France over the past 10 days, including three children. The alleged shooter has been identified as Mohammed Merah by French media outlets. He is a … [Read more...] about MPAC and Palestinian Prime Minister Statements Condemning Killings in France

New York, March 22, 2012 Like people of conscience of all backgrounds, I was deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the shootings of the Jewish schoolchildren in France a few days ago. There exists no preparation for hearing such news, and certainly there is no palliative … [Read more...] about Statement from Imam Shamsi Ali Regarding Shooting of Jewish Schoolchildren in France