April marks the next phase of a new and exiciting program at The Interfaith Center of New York called “Debate in the Neighborhood.” A collaboration of ICNY and the International Debate Education Association (IDEA), and funded by Open Society Youth Initiative, Debate in the … [Read more...] about Debate in the Neighborhood: A Free Pilot Program For High School Students Wishing to Learn the Art of Debating
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Faith leaders, Policymakers to Discuss Role of Religion in Diplomacy
U.S., Indonesian Delegation of 25 Christian, Jewish and Muslim Religious Leaders to Meet with Senior Lawmakers, Administration Officials Media Advisory February 23, … [Read more...] about Faith leaders, Policymakers to Discuss Role of Religion in Diplomacy
Catholics and Muslims in New York City and Beyond Work Together to Help the Neediest
Originally posted on Huffington Post Religion, February 27, 2012. By Dr. Sarah Sayeed. With New York's Archbishop Timothy Dolan's elevation to Cardinal, Catholics and many who live alongside Catholics are hoping that the good works of the Church will grow. During the … [Read more...] about Catholics and Muslims in New York City and Beyond Work Together to Help the Neediest
NYPD should not infringe on particular group’s freedoms, including Muslims
Originally published in the New Jersey Star Ledger on Feb. 24, 2012 By The Rev. Chloe Breyer Shortly after 9/11, when I was a K-8 chaplain at the Cathedral School at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, I spent some of the time in chapel with … [Read more...] about NYPD should not infringe on particular group’s freedoms, including Muslims
Building Economic Resilience In Faith Communities
As a response to the downturn in the U.S. economy, the Interfaith Center of New York held its 23rd Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer Retreat for Social Justice on "Building Economic Resilience in Faith Communities." During each of these retreats, religious leaders create interfaith … [Read more...] about Building Economic Resilience In Faith Communities
