This 6-part series of videos from ICNY’s Social Work and Religious Diversity program offers introductions to a range of faith traditions that speak to the interests of social workers and others. The series will explore Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and … [Read more...] about Exploring Hinduism
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Rabbi Dr. Nancy H. Wiener – Social Work & Religious Diversity Conference Presenter
Meet Rabbi Dr. Nancy H. Wiener – one of the diverse religious leaders and faith-based social service providers speaking at the June 17th Social Work and Religious Diversity conference. Rabbi Dr. Nancy H. Wiener is the founder and Clinical Director of the Jacob and Hilda … [Read more...] about Rabbi Dr. Nancy H. Wiener – Social Work & Religious Diversity Conference Presenter
ICNY Welcomes Dean Obeidallah as Master of Ceremonies for 13th Annual Awards Gala
Expect plenty of laughter when breakthrough award-winning comedian Dean Obeidallah takes the stage as our Master of Ceremonies at The Interfaith Center of New York's 13th Annual James Parks Morton Interfaith Awards Gala. Obeidallah, born of a Palestinian father and a Sicilian … [Read more...] about ICNY Welcomes Dean Obeidallah as Master of Ceremonies for 13th Annual Awards Gala
Maryum Khwaja: Faith as “a Resource that Works”
Maryum Khwaja, LCSW, Nasiha Counselling and the Bleuler Psychotherapy Center By Petra Halbur For many therapists, religion and spirituality are difficult subjects to broach with their clients. But according to clinical social worker Maryum Khwaja (cofounder of Nasiha … [Read more...] about Maryum Khwaja: Faith as “a Resource that Works”
ICNY Social Media Manager’s pictures selected as finalists in Harvard’s Pluralism Project Photo Contest
Two photos taken by Kevin Childress, ICNY’s Social Media Manager, were chosen as finalists in The Pluralism Project at Harvard University's photo contest, documenting the changing religious landscape of the United States. One photo was taken at the NY Ganesh Temple (also known … [Read more...] about ICNY Social Media Manager’s pictures selected as finalists in Harvard’s Pluralism Project Photo Contest
