After the shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, the response of the U.S. interfaith community has stressed unity and solidarity across lines of faith. Read more about interfaith work in the wake of this horrific attack at the link below.
Faith Leaders in New York: “We Are One Family”
Following the shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh on October 27, members of the interfaith community have come together in solidarity with our Jewish friends, including faith leaders in New York City, who stressed that we are “all one family.”
Muslim Groups Raise Funds for Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Attack
Following the shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, PA, Muslim groups took action to support their Jewish friends, raising thousands of dollars in aid for the victims and their families. The Muslim groups noted, “No amount of money will bring back their loved ones, but we do hope to lessen their burden in some way.”
Interfaith Event Builds Understanding
All across the United States, faith communities are coming together for interfaith work and public events, which aim to build better understanding and friendship between people of different faiths. Read more about this interfaith peace-building event in Springfield, Ohio!
Interfaith Basketball Tournament Brings Teens Together
Muslim, Jewish, and Christian teens were brought together this month by an interfaith basketball tournament. The students—from Crossroads Church, The Islamic Center of Cincinnati, and the Jewish Community Relations Council—started off the tournament playing with students of the same faith and them competed with teams of different faiths. At Cordoba House, we applaud creative and fun ways to bring young people together for interfaith engagements, such as sporting events! As one student participant noted, “We bond over the basketball, and it’s just a great day overall.”
