ICNY's Ebulletin for June is here. Message from ICNY Executive Director Dear Friends, A week ago Monday as part of our prisoner reentry work, The Interfaith Center of New York and our Circles of Support partners hosted Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy: A Story of … [Read more...] about Message from ICNY Executive Director – May’s E-bulletin is Here
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Letters Supporting Handschu/Raza Settlement
As part of our ongoing advocacy work for religious freedom, ICNY has organized letters from religious leaders around the city (see below) supporting the Handschu/Raza settlement between the NYPD and Muslim New Yorkers whose rights were violated by spying and undercover work done … [Read more...] about Letters Supporting Handschu/Raza Settlement
Al Cadena on the Bahá’í faith, and living life with purpose and meaning
Maggi Van Dorn (pictured, left) talks with Al Cadena (right) Thanks to Eddie Gonzalez (center), our friend from StoryCorps, for helping with the recording. In this episode of our free podcast series “NYC Faith Leaders,” Maggi Van Dorn talks with Al Cadena, one of nine members … [Read more...] about Al Cadena on the Bahá’í faith, and living life with purpose and meaning
Come to Sacred Music NY’s First Sacred Salon Concert
Join singer/songwriter Noah Aronson as he welcomes Sufi master Amir Vahab and Vodou priests Oneza Lafontant and Gran Bwa for a fascinating evening of sacred song. Every SMNY event is more than just a concert. It's an intimate gathering where you'll make new friends, interact with … [Read more...] about Come to Sacred Music NY’s First Sacred Salon Concert
Leading Civil Rights and Religious Groups Partner to Support New Jersey Muslims’ Right to Worship
16 Groups file amicus brief in favor of Americans’ right to pray Muslim Advocates led a coalition of 15 of its allies to file an amicus brief in support of a New Jersey Muslim community whose proposal to build a mosque was rejected by the Township of Bernards. The … [Read more...] about Leading Civil Rights and Religious Groups Partner to Support New Jersey Muslims’ Right to Worship
