Learning from Hurricanes A Conversation on the Environmental Disaster in Puerto Rico, with: In September of 2017, hurricanes Irma and Maria led to tragic loss of life and severe devastation on many Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico and the Republic of Dominica, … [Read more...] about Learning From Hurricanes – a Conversation on the Environmental Disaster in Puerto Rico
Interfaith Matters Blogs
Sermons for Safe Streets – A Call to Action for Faith Leaders
By (pictured above, left to right): Amy Cohen Mother of Sammy Cohen Eckstein (12/8/00-10/8/13) Member of Kolot Chayeinu Amy Tam Mother of Allison Hope Liao (3/27/10 - 10/6/13) Member of International Buddhist Progressive Society Lizi Rahman Mother of Asif Rahman (6/20/06 … [Read more...] about Sermons for Safe Streets – A Call to Action for Faith Leaders
Coming Together to Reimagine End of Life: Building Community Around the Discussion of Death and Loss
by Jeannie Blaustein, PhD., D. Ministry, Founding Board Chair, Reimagine End of Life [NOTE: NYC faith leaders are invited to Reimagine End of Life's "Conversation Sabbath" October 26-28, in partnership with The Conversation Project and What Matters: Caring Conversations about … [Read more...] about Coming Together to Reimagine End of Life: Building Community Around the Discussion of Death and Loss
Making a Difference by Sharing Lives: The “Partnership” and Mutual Growth of Interfaith Mentoring
by Ramya Naik, CBSBB Mentor pictured (above right) with her mentee, Luz I’ve never really put much thought behind mentoring and how much it can affect the youth in our community, it’s likely because I’ve always been fortunate enough to have family members to look up to and … [Read more...] about Making a Difference by Sharing Lives: The “Partnership” and Mutual Growth of Interfaith Mentoring
Learning to Lead: An Emerging Leader Develops Skills to Make a Difference for all New Yorkers
by Naureen Akhter EDITOR'S NOTE: In partnership with Trinity Church Wall Street, ICNY’s Interfaith Civic Leadership Academy, now in its first year, is empowering diverse religious leaders and faith-based activists to create positive change in their communities, by educating them … [Read more...] about Learning to Lead: An Emerging Leader Develops Skills to Make a Difference for all New Yorkers