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
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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
His Holiness Sri Swami Satchidananda to receive James Parks Morton Award at ICNY gala ceremony June 5
In his centennial year of birth, His Holiness Sri Swami Satchidananda is being honored as an interfaith visionary, who served as a dynamic advocate for world peace. As an interfaith pioneer, he participated in and organized interfaith gatherings and seminars; created innovative … [Read more...] about His Holiness Sri Swami Satchidananda to receive James Parks Morton Award at ICNY gala ceremony June 5
A Conversation on Religious Pluralism at Regis High School
ICNY's Dr. Henry Goldshmidt (moderator), Tom Dobbins, Jr. and Dr. Mehnaz Afridi On Friday, May 16th, two leading faith-based social activists and educators spoke with Regis High School students about their efforts to build understanding, and foster collaboration, across … [Read more...] about A Conversation on Religious Pluralism at Regis High School
