In the spirit of educating ourselves about interfaith issues, check out this New York Times video for a fascinating glimpse of the Lubavitch Hasidic community of Crown Heights (link below). The video focuses on Lubavitch “mitzvah tanks” – an effort to bring the Messiah and … [Read more...] about Lubavitch Hasidic Community in Crown Heights
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Religious Leaders Urge Presidential Leadership for Arab-Israeli-Palestinian Peace
Religious Leaders Urge Presidential Leadership for Arab-Israeli-Palestinian PeaceIn response to the launching of a new Israeli Peace Initiative by former Israeli government, intelligence and security officials, leaders of twenty-five Jewish, Christian and Muslim national … [Read more...] about Religious Leaders Urge Presidential Leadership for Arab-Israeli-Palestinian Peace
Supporting Non Violence in Islam
In the past decade, we have seen too many instances of violent extremism in the name of Islam. Always, there is a response from Muslims condemning it. However, the condemnation has rarely been heard.Endorsing their support for an anti-war rally on April 9, 100 imams and Muslim … [Read more...] about Supporting Non Violence in Islam
ICNY Statement on Qur’an Desecration
The Interfaith Center of New York joins the chorus of American Christian and Muslim voices extending their deepest sympathies and prayers for the families and loved-ones of the innocent Afghan and UN-employed victims of violencein Mazaar and other parts of Afghanistan these past … [Read more...] about ICNY Statement on Qur’an Desecration
2010 Global Sikh Civil&Human Rights Report
"Identity at its core, is the root of freedom. The ability to explore that which is different and express one's one manifestation of self is at the crux of creativity. It is the ability to have an identity that provides the diversity in the world that makes it such a … [Read more...] about 2010 Global Sikh Civil&Human Rights Report
