Dr. Uma Mysorekar, President of the Hindu Temple Society of North America, and ICNY Board Vice Chair About Hinduism and Monotheism: "Hindus believe in one supreme Brahman. The ancient sages and the seers always worshiped a formless form of the Lord. The form came in for common … [Read more...] about “Without a Vision, There is No Way in Life You Can Succeed” with Dr. Uma Mysorekar
Podcasts
“You Have to be a Testimony” – Theo and Phyllis Harris Discuss Life After Incarceration and the Redemptive Power of Music
Maggi Van Dorn (left) talks with Theo and Phyllis Harris, stars of the Off Broadway show "Alive 55+ and Kickin'" "Every time I lift my eyes to the sky, I’m reminded of a time in my life When all the dark clouds hung over me, I was lost inside, in search of a key. I … [Read more...] about “You Have to be a Testimony” – Theo and Phyllis Harris Discuss Life After Incarceration and the Redemptive Power of Music
“Polishing the Inner Mirror” – Sheikha Fariha al Jerrahi on the Sufi Path of Unveiling Divine Love
Sheikha Fariha On Sufism: “The inner knowledge of the nature of the human being, and the divine reality within the human being.” On being a female Muslim leader: [When you're not used to it], that's why you find all these so called holy reasons why it shouldn't be." On Rumi: … [Read more...] about “Polishing the Inner Mirror” – Sheikha Fariha al Jerrahi on the Sufi Path of Unveiling Divine Love
“Beyond the Songs, There is Something Deeper” – Babalawo Antonio Mondesire on Music, Sacrifice, and His Journey to Ifá Priesthood
Maggi Van Dorn interviews Babalawo Antonio Mondesire In the second episode of our free podscast series “NYC Faith Leaders,” Babalawo Antonio Mondesire reflects on his journey to the Ifá priesthood, a life story weaving together culture, race, politics, faith, all expressed and … [Read more...] about “Beyond the Songs, There is Something Deeper” – Babalawo Antonio Mondesire on Music, Sacrifice, and His Journey to Ifá Priesthood
Cantor Mike Weis talks music, a return to Judaism, and an interfaith music festival
Mike Weis is a Cantor at The Brotherhood Synagogue in Manhattan ICNY is pleased to launch a free podcast series called "NYC Faith Leaders," featuring interviews with diverse faith leaders throughout the city. In the first installment (edited by Maggi Van Dorn), Mike Weis … [Read more...] about Cantor Mike Weis talks music, a return to Judaism, and an interfaith music festival
