An interfaith class at Penn, called "Interfaith Dialogue in Action" (or, informally, iBelieve), brings students from different religious backgrounds together for discussions on faith, politics, gender, and other important topics, and to work on community service projects. The course stems from an interfaith trip in 2006 by Hillel and the school's Muslim Students Association to provide disaster relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Today, the vision of the course is to allow students to learn ...
NYC Interfaith Vigil Honors Attack Victims, Calls for Peace
In the wake of the terror attack in New York City, which left eight people dead and several more injured, the New York interfaith community came together to hold a candlelight vigil to honor and remember the victims and call for peace. As we mourn those who died in this tragic attack and support those who must fight to heal from injuries and trauma, we come together as a reminder that we, as New Yorkers and as Americans, will not be terrorized or let such an act divide us. READ MORE (New York ...
Islam Fair Educates Students, Fosters Engagement
The Muslim Students Association at North Carolina State University held an Islam Fair as part of NC State's Diversity Education Week. The event brought people of different faiths together to learn more about Islam, including the difference between culture and faith, women in Islam, and more. READ MORE (Technician) ...
Cisco Employees Launch Interfaith Network
On Fighting Bigotry
Read this engaging piece by Rabbi Joshua Stanton of New York's East End Temple about how the Jewish community can work to counter bigotry, which includes a mention of the work Cordoba House does with our interfaith friends and partners—such as Rabbi Stanton and East End Temple! READ MORE (Huffington Post) ...
