Dear Friends, The beginning of summer comes with some signs of hope for interreligious understanding. As we wrote last week, the Interfaith Center of New York takes inspiration from Pope Francis’ visit to the Holy Land and his invitation to Presidents Shimon Peres and Mahmoud … [Read more...] about June 2014 E-Announcements: Betty Shabazz Awards, 100th Anniversary of Swami Satchidananda
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“Celebrating Selfless Sacrifice” by the Very Rev. James Parks Morton
by The Very Reverend James Parks MortonFounder and Chair, Emeritus The Interfaith Center of New York Celebrating Selfless Sacrifice Today, the work of The Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) feels more vital than ever. Global events – from … [Read more...] about “Celebrating Selfless Sacrifice” by the Very Rev. James Parks Morton
Oud Player on the Tel: A Developmental Reading produced by the Jewish Plays Project
Date: Saturday, June 14 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 E 14th St., New York, NY 10003 "Oud Player on the Tel" explores Israel's' founding, the possibilities of a shared future that flowered briefly and then was buried in that moment of history. … [Read more...] about Oud Player on the Tel: A Developmental Reading produced by the Jewish Plays Project
Are Muslim Terrorists Islamic or Islamist? Dr. Sarah Sayeed argues they are neither
This article by Dr. Sarah Sayeed, ICNY's Director of Community Partnerships, was published in The Huffington Post on May 29, 2014. The original article can be accessed here. Islamic. Islamist. Muslim. People use these words to modify the nouns "terror" or … [Read more...] about Are Muslim Terrorists Islamic or Islamist? Dr. Sarah Sayeed argues they are neither
“Religious Peacemaking at its Best” – ICNY statement on Pope Francis’ visit to the Holy Land
The Interfaith Center of New York takes inspiration from Pope Francis’ visit to the Holy Land and his invitation to Presidents Shimon Peres and Mahmoud Abbas to join him at the Vatican on June 6th to pray for peace. Pope Francis’ statement that “peace must resolutely be pursued” … [Read more...] about “Religious Peacemaking at its Best” – ICNY statement on Pope Francis’ visit to the Holy Land
