In this current time of heightened tension and bigotry, Muslims and Jews in cities across the country are coming together to form new interfaith relationships. This is especially true in Minnesota, where the Muslim and Jewish communities participate in a variety of interfaith activities, from official mosque-synagogue partnerships, to roundtables and events, to shared holiday gatherings, and even to joint legislative alliances. READ MORE (StarTribune) ...
Reaching Out in Charlottesville
A Muslim Road Trip to Middle America
In this piece, two Muslims visit middle America to see how divided the U.S. really is and speak with people about different issues at the forefront of national debate. The writer had a lot of meaningful - and at times, perplexing - conversations, but ultimately concludes that the U.S. is such a diverse and nuanced place, that boiling regions and peoples down into simplistic tropes and stereotypes is as impossible as it is inaccurate. We salute this writer and her friend for making their journey ...
We Must Get to Know One Another
Creating Connections and Developing Religious Literacy
Learn about an initiative out of Calgary, Canada to help students learn about different faiths and develop religious literacy, more and more considered a skill set and knowledge base that is essential for life in our increasingly interconnected world and diverse societies. READ MORE (Calgary Herald) ...
