In an op-ed on CNN Opinion (published on September 4th 2021), Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and National Director of the Anti-Defamation League, issued a welcome apology to the Muslim community for opposing the establishment of Cordoba House, the proposed multi-faith community center in lower Manhattan. Jonathan’s apology deserves applause and gratitude. As the Executive and Spiritual Director of Cordoba House, I have experienced first-hand the dehumanizing effects of racism and ...
Imam Feisal Featured in New Netflix Series
Imam Feisal is featured in a new Netflix docuseries titled Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror. This documentary chronicles the events and history of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center, including first-person accounts from survivors and relatives as well as different perspectives on the events of 9/11 and its subsequent impact on the American people. In his brief yet poignant segment, Imam Feisal shares his own experience as a Muslim living in New York during 9/11, as ...
Register for Nightly Isha and Tarawih Prayers and Weekly Dhikr!
Dear Community Members, Ramadan Mubarak! We are pleased to see the growing participation in our nightly Tarawih prayers and in our weekly Friday Dhikr program. As a reminder, we are doing Isha and Tarawih prayers every evening online at 9:30pm inshallah. The Isha Prayers consist of the usual 4 Rakats and Tarawih prayers consist of 8 Rakats. Please allow 45 minutes in total for the program. Please register here if you are interested in joining us nightly and online for Isha and Tarawih. ...
Sunday School Spring 2020 Semester Registration Is Now Open!
Cordoba House is proud to announce that registration for the Spring 2020 semester is now open! We invite both new and returning students to join us for an educational, fun, and spiritually fulfilling Sunday School program! Exact start and end dates for the Spring 2020 semester will be announced soon. Register for the Spring 2020 Semester To join us, please first select whether you are registering new or returning students to be taken to the correct registration form. Support the Sunday ...
Tree of Life Anniversary with Naz Georgas and Rabbi Josh Stanton
Rabbi Josh Stanton of East End Temple and Naz Ahmed Georgas were this week's guests on Religion News's Belief Podcast addressing issues of Faith, hate, bigotry, and antisemitism. These two faith leaders have forged a unique bond and faith partnership of shared values, convictions, and commitment to empathetic compassion. To listen to the podcast, please click here or use the player below. ...