The Interfaith Center of New York joins religious leaders around the world, including Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb of al-Azhar Mosque, in condemning the barbarism of Friday’s attack on worshippers at a Sufi mosque in northern Sinai. ICNY stands with the families of the over 300 … [Read more...] about ICNY Statement on Attack in Northern Sinai
Statements
Statement of Support for Barcelona and Cambrils
The staff and board of the Interfaith Center of New York offer our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the fourteen individuals murdered in the recent terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils. Our thoughts and prayers are with the wounded, and with all those … [Read more...] about Statement of Support for Barcelona and Cambrils
Statement on Muslim Travel Ban 2.0
STATEMENT ON MUSLIM TRAVEL BAN 2.0 The Interfaith Center of New York condemns in the strongest terms President Donald Trump’s latest version of an ungenerous, un-American, and, we anticipate, unconstitutional Muslim Travel Ban. Once again in the name of “National Security” the … [Read more...] about Statement on Muslim Travel Ban 2.0
ICNY signs onto to open letter to the U.S. Senate opposing confirmation of Jeff Sessions
The Interfaith Center of New York signed onto this letter on account of Session's voting record against anti-hate crime legislation, the Violence Against Women Act, and his apparent support of Trump's proposed Muslim ban during the presidential campaign. AN OPEN LETTER TO THE … [Read more...] about ICNY signs onto to open letter to the U.S. Senate opposing confirmation of Jeff Sessions
Statement: Standing with Muslim New Yorkers & Other American Religious Minorities
The outcome of the 2016 presidential election strengthens ICNY's resolve to overcome bigotry, prejudice, and violence – working with and for New York’s grassroots religious and civic leaders in the weeks, months, and years ahead. We stand proudly with Muslim New Yorkers and … [Read more...] about Statement: Standing with Muslim New Yorkers & Other American Religious Minorities
