We, the people of faith communities throughout New York and the United States, see in the spirit of Occupy Wall Street a promise of democracy renewed. Our spiritual traditions are clear: the impoverishment of the many for the benefit of the few destroys us all. The cries of … [Read more...] about Sign on to Multi-Faith Statement of Support for “Occupy Wall-Street”
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Wall Street’s Long Occupation of The Middle Class
Originally posted to HuffingtonPost.com on October 14, 2011 By David Rohde Last Friday morning, a 24-year-old New Jersey woman told me why she joined Occupy Wall Street. Around her, balding activists in their 50s tried to rekindle 1960s-era protests. Young Marxists flew … [Read more...] about Wall Street’s Long Occupation of The Middle Class
After 9/11 and War, Building Paths for Co-Existence
Originally published on HuffingtonPost Religion October 14, 2011 By Dr. Sarah Sayeed With the passing of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, another 10th year commemoration is upon us: the war in Afghanistan. It is a somber reminder that the United States has been caught in a … [Read more...] about After 9/11 and War, Building Paths for Co-Existence
Free Legal Clinic Gets Underway
The Interfaith Center of New York, the New York State Courts Access to Justice Program, and the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) are launching the "Free Legal Clinic" (FLC), an initiative to bring free civil legal consultations to needy New Yorkers. FLC is a mobile team … [Read more...] about Free Legal Clinic Gets Underway
Attend A Wine Tasting, Interfaith Style – Oct 18th
We are now offering tickets to this event for a limited time at $50! Call today to reserve your seats while this price lasts! ICNY is hosting a fall fundraiser, "A Tasting of Wines from Biblical Lands" on October 18th. Don't worry, no wine tasting knowledge or prior … [Read more...] about Attend A Wine Tasting, Interfaith Style – Oct 18th
