America’s public schools are, by definition, secular institutions. The establishment clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution dictates that they can neither honor nor denigrate any religious tradition or community. But at the same time, our schools must respond … [Read more...] about Muslim Holidays and New York Public Schools – A Conversation with Students at DeWitt Clinton High School
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“Freedom of Speech vs. Respect for the Sacred” forum featuring ICNY’s Rev. Chloe Breyer
Peace Islands Institute presents the Abraham's Table forum series: "Freedom of Speech vs. Respect for the Sacred" Date: Thursday, Jan. 23 Time: 6:00 pm Location: 535 5th Avenue, 6th Floor, NY, NY 10017 Speakers will be: ~ Rabbi Lev Meirowitz Nelson, Director of … [Read more...] about “Freedom of Speech vs. Respect for the Sacred” forum featuring ICNY’s Rev. Chloe Breyer
ICNY’s Rev. Chloe Breyer to join discussion at U.S. Mission to the U.N.
In celebration of Religious Freedom Day the U.S. Mission to the United Nations and The Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations invite you to a discussion “The Rising Tide of Restrictions on Religion: Religions Respond” Date: Thursday, Jan. 16 Time: 1:15 to 2:45 … [Read more...] about ICNY’s Rev. Chloe Breyer to join discussion at U.S. Mission to the U.N.
Interfaith Debate, MLK Birthday, and Teachers & Religious Diversity: ICNY’s E-bulletin for January is Available
January 2014 Interfaith Center of New York E-Announcements Dear Friends, Greetings and Happy New Year from the Interfaith Center of New York. Last month we held the 29th Marshall Meyer Retreat, "Child Welfare and Foster Care," held Dec. 4, 2013 in NYC. New York City … [Read more...] about Interfaith Debate, MLK Birthday, and Teachers & Religious Diversity: ICNY’s E-bulletin for January is Available
Building Bridges Between Neighbors and Faiths on Staten Island
The following article by Ron Lajoie was published by Catholic New York on December 27, 2013. Photo Credit: Mary DiBiasie Blaich FOOD FOR FAITH—Teens from Our Lady of Good Counsel parish, Staten Island join with others from the Albanian Islamic Cultural Center to prepare … [Read more...] about Building Bridges Between Neighbors and Faiths on Staten Island
