The high school students in ICNY’s “Debate in the Neighborhood” continue to hone their debate skills in preparation for the first program-wide debate on April 9 and 10. This weekend, students at the Jamaica Muslim Center met to practice debate techniques. In other Queens … [Read more...] about Follow “Debate in the Neighborhood” as Queens Youth Engage in Debate on Issues of National Security
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Public Invitation to Come Learn with the Jain Community of New York City
Jainism is an Indian religion that professes non-violence for all living beings. With origins dating back more than 2,500 years, there are about 4 million Jains in India today, and a growing presence in America and elsewhere. Here in New York City, the Jain Center of … [Read more...] about Public Invitation to Come Learn with the Jain Community of New York City
Dr. Sarah Sayeed to Speak at “Abraham’s Table” Forum Series on the Status of Women in Abrahamic Traditions
JTA Op-Ed: Strengthening Muslim-Jewish Ties in the Face of Evil
By Marc Schneier and Shamsi Ali · March 26, 2012. OPINION NEW YORK (JTA) -- As a rabbi and an imam, we deeply mourn the tragic loss of innocent lives in the murderous terrorist attacks in France. We express our heartfelt sympathy and compassion for the … [Read more...] about JTA Op-Ed: Strengthening Muslim-Jewish Ties in the Face of Evil
Teaching the Everyday Life of American Religious Diversity
Date: Thursday, April 5. Location: Lycée Français, at 505 East 75th Street. Great opportunity for educators! The Interfaith Center will be leading a panel discussion on “Teaching the Everyday Life of American Religious Diversity” at the annual diversity conference of the New … [Read more...] about Teaching the Everyday Life of American Religious Diversity
