Interpersonal Accounts of Jewish and Muslim Friendship "How they died is a testament to how they lived their lives..." Cordoba House's Executive Director, Naz Ahmed Georgas, joined hands with Rabbi Joshua Stanton of Manhattan's East End Temple and the Anti-Defamation League of NY/NJ in a special event on October 23rd, to stand against hate and discrimination and pay tribute to the 11 Jewish Americans who were violently killed on October 27, 2018 in a horrific act of terror at the Tree of Life ...
Changing Perceptions through Jokes
Humor and satire are often used to educate and discuss difficult topics. As negative perceptions and stereotypes of Muslims persist, some are turning to comedy to build bridges. According to one Muslim comedian – Mariam Sobh – while she did not begin her comedy career by discussing Islam, Muslims, and persistent negative stereotypes, she eventually turned to these topics, realizing I"...it was my chance to dispel the assumptions that people make about Muslims." Read more at the link below! READ ...
Revitalizing a Community
A History of Islam in America
Muslims in Brooklyn
At one time, there was next to nothing about Muslims in the archives of the Brooklyn Historical Society, but that has changed thanks to the work of historians, who have collected oral histories from 54 Brooklyn Muslims. This information forms the basis for a new art exhibition. Read more at the link below! READ MORE (New York Times) ...
