Words are inadequate to express our sense of horror and anguish at the terrorist attack on unarmed worshippers at prayer – Jummah Prayers – at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. We are heartbroken for the victims and their families – for at least … [Read more...] about ICNY stands with Muslims in Christchurch and New York
Statements
Statement on President Trump’s Pre-election Speech Vilifying Migrants
Just days after his visit to the Tree of Life Synagogue where congregants were attacked by a white supremacist steeped in online vitriol against Jews and immigrants, President Trump has escalated his dehumanizing words about migrants south of the border. Casting a currently … [Read more...] about Statement on President Trump’s Pre-election Speech Vilifying Migrants
Statement on the Synagogue Attack in Pittsburgh
Words cannot express the horror of this morning’s attack during a peaceful Sabbath service. When the gunman reportedly begins his assault with the words “Kill the Jews,” horrific moments of modern human history echo through time, and a dark chapter of our shared human history … [Read more...] about Statement on the Synagogue Attack in Pittsburgh
A Letter from Advocates, Faith Leaders and Council Members regarding the Mohamed Bah Civil Suit #DropTheAppeal
A Letter to Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner O’Neill: "We, the undersigned elected officials and social justice and faith leaders and organizations, write to express our concern that the City is appealing the November 2017 verdict of the Mohamed Bah civil trial (Bah v … [Read more...] about A Letter from Advocates, Faith Leaders and Council Members regarding the Mohamed Bah Civil Suit #DropTheAppeal
Message from ICNY Executive Director on Violence and Religious Intolerance in Gaza, Israel, and the United States
ICNY joins other New Yorkers and people around the world in reacting with horror to the loss of at least 58 lives and over 2,700 injuries in Gaza on Monday. We condemn the instrumentalization of religion in the service of terrorism, nationalism, or simply political gain. This … [Read more...] about Message from ICNY Executive Director on Violence and Religious Intolerance in Gaza, Israel, and the United States
