As we move toward the 2026 midterm elections, Hands Off Faith is expanding our work to equip faith communities to protect the vote, respond to potential federal encroachment, and help maximize voter participation. Faith calls us to care for the well-being of our … [Read more...] about Hands Off Faith Election Updates: NY Democracy Walks in Faith
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Statement in Response to the Central Synagogue Attack
We are appalled by the hate-filled attack on members of Central Synagogue disrupting Shabbat services, physically assaulting an elderly woman and security personnel and terrifying not only others in the congregation but Jewish New Yorkers across the city. All of us are at our … [Read more...] about Statement in Response to the Central Synagogue Attack
A guided tour of NYC religious history from the 17th century to the 21st, from the Lenape to the Zoroastrians
In the summer of 2026, ICNY marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a series of in-depth social media posts tracing the history of American religious diversity, as seen from here in New York City. We couldn't explore every NYC faith community in just … [Read more...] about A guided tour of NYC religious history from the 17th century to the 21st, from the Lenape to the Zoroastrians
July 4th Message from Pope Leo XIV, recipient of the National Constitution Center’s 2026 Liberty Medal
The Interfaith Center of New York joins you and your family in honoring 250 years of our country’s struggle for a more perfect union--confident that, together, diverse faiths can inspire our country’s civic renewal and keep President George Washington’s promise to the Hebrew … [Read more...] about July 4th Message from Pope Leo XIV, recipient of the National Constitution Center’s 2026 Liberty Medal
ICNY Statement in Support of Birthright Citizenship
Dear Friend, As we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence, the Interfaith Center of New York welcomes the US Supreme Court decision affirming that every child born in the United States—with narrow exceptions—is a citizen entitled to … [Read more...] about ICNY Statement in Support of Birthright Citizenship
