Muslims and Jews are coming together for a series of interfaith dinners in the New York City area. The goal of these events is the form friendships between members of the two community and to find ways to work together against both antisemitism and Islamophobia. According to one participant, getting to know people of other faiths is crucial for building empathy and inspiring advocacy: “When you have a natural affiliation with people, you can advocate for them effortlessly… It’s like you don’t think about advocating for a relative. And I really liked the idea that friendship and common ground naturally emerges from sharing food together.”
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