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https://youtu.be/6iuqRIR8a08 Closing Remarks and Prayer offered by Sunita Viswanath, Co-Founder, Sadhana: Coalition of Progressive Hindus Other videos from this retreat are available here: http://bit.ly/2nICTtP … [Read more...] about Closing Remarks and Prayer offered by Sunita Viswanath, at Marshall Meyer Retreat for Social Justice

https://youtu.be/FZQ5vO2hey0 What new opportunities for interfaith dialogue and collaboration have emerged since the presidential election, as faith leaders mobilize around the rising tide of religious bigotry? We will begin with a discussion of emerging Muslim-Jewish … [Read more...] about Faith Leader Discussion: Interfaith Partnerships and Emerging Muslim-Jewish Alliances

https://youtu.be/S_VOOWSa2U8 How can religious and civic leaders take a stand against the disturbing rise in hate speech and hate crimes since the presidential election? What legal, educational, and organizing strategies have been effective in diverse local communities? … [Read more...] about Civic and Faith Leaders on “Empowering Communities against Hate Speech and Hate Crimes”

https://youtu.be/GxMzBdgKViw How can religious and civic leaders protect diverse New Yorkers from draconian anti-immigrant policies? How can we ensure that New York remains a “sanctuary city” in the deepest sense of the term – a place of refuge and security for every member of … [Read more...] about Faith Leader Panel Discussion: Advocacy Efforts and Sanctuary Spaces for Immigrants and Refugees

https://youtu.be/1mGIsP_xOY8 Dr. Debbie Almontaser, President of the Muslim Community Network, offers response to Keynote Address delivered by Donna Lieberman of the NYCLU at ICNY Faith Leader Conference "Hospitality in a Time of Hate." From the 33rd Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer … [Read more...] about “We need to center our protests around the affected people, helping their voice to be heard & showing our support.” Debbie Almontaser’s Keynote Response