‘Spread Hummus Not Hate’ rally emphasizes Jewish-Muslim solidarity
The Washington Jewish Week speaks with the FFEU’s Walter Ruby about the ‘Spread Hummus Not Hate’ rally
FFEU’s #OurChildrenNow Fundraising Campaign Benefits The Children Of Crimean Tatars (in Russian)
The festive event, held at the Guzel Café, was the first happy, stress free occasions many of the children had experienced since their fathers were arrested; with gifts, games, a workshop in making clay objects and entertainment by clowns and a dance ensemble. In addition, the children of the political prisoners, who were deprived of […]
Les musulmans pris entre deux feux
HuffPost (French) By Marc Cheb Sun October 5, 2016 Une nouvelle attaque terroriste commise au “nom de l’islam”. Depuis le 11 septembre 2001, en Occident ou en Orient, ces attentats ensanglantent le monde. Et ils éclaboussent tous les musulmans. En France comme ailleurs, les citoyens musulmans sont pris entre deux feux: une tentative de rapt de leur […]
10 US Muslim leaders urge Hamas to release remains of Israeli soldiers
Jewish Telegraphic Agency Washington – Ten U.S. Muslim leaders, including both Muslims in Congress, urged Hamas to return to Israel the remains of two soldiers. “In the name of Almighty God the most merciful and compassionate, we appeal to you on the basis of humanity and charity to release the remains of Hadar Goldin and […]
Daisy Khan: Speaking Out by Changing the Narrative #MASO (with subtitles)
https://youtu.be/MUN4b4W3Fak
#MASO Perspective – Dr. Sayyid Syeed (ISNA National Director for North America)
Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed of Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) praises a new generation of activist building bridges between Muslims and Non-Muslims. #MuslimsAreSpeakingOut #MASO
From Crown Heights riots to an imam’s slaying in Queens, it’s time for compassion
The Washington Post By Rabbi Marc Schneier and Russell Simmons Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Crown Heights riots, perhaps the worst day in the history of Jewish-black relations. On Aug. 19, 1991, a Jewish driver accidentally struck and killed a black child in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The tragedy touched off three days of anti-Jewish […]
To End Terrorism In Europe, Muslims And Jews Must Reach Out To Each Other
Huffington Post By Rabbi Marc Schneier In the wake of a series of horrific terrorist killings in Europe over the past two weeks in France, Germany and elsewhere — starting with the horrifying mass murder of 84 people in Nice at Bastille Day celebrations by a petty-criminal-turned-apparent-jihadist-warrior who ran over people with a truck, followed […]
Fatima Salman: Speaking Out Through Community Work and Coffee #MASO
“But what we also realize is that it’s not just a matter of speaking out but it’s those bonds and relationship building that actually changes perceptions… So its that relationship building that’s what’s going to make a bigger difference” – Fatima Salman #MASO