This will be a time where we are bringing leaders from different religious backgrounds to share their perspectives based on their holy texts.

JIDS is thrilled to announce our latest joint dialogue with the Rumi Forum. On Sunday, February 23rd from 3-5 pm at Congregation Beth El (8215 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814), we will present a program entitled "Inspiration from the Prophet Muhammad." RSVPs should be sent to [email protected]. Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, is a figure to whom many of us -- Muslim, Jew, and ally alike -- frequently turn for inspiration. We contend that for any open-minded member…

In an increasingly polarized world, an alarming context of distrust is developing. The dire consequences of widespread distrust cannot be overstated. We are therefore scaling our signature program -- the Interreligious Communities Project -- to meet the clear need of our communities, our nation, and beyond, and to spread the tools and frameworks that we know work. This information session will give you insight into how Sharing Sacred Spaces builds or reignites the sense of peace, safety, connection, and wellbeing…

We are thrilled to invite you to our Black History Month Interfaith Cookbook Club from 7-9PM on Friday, February 28th. February is Black History Month, a time to honor the achievements and contributions of Black individuals to our world. This event will focus on exploring the rich culinary traditions of Black culture through an interfaith lens. Together, we’ll enjoy delicious food, meaningful conversations, and stories that connect faith, history, and community. In addition to sharing food, we invite participants to…

Rumi Forum, Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington, and Washington Theological Consortium present the 6th Interfaith Leadership Forum: “Covenantal Partnership with God and Other Faiths: The Legacy of Nostra Aetate” on March 4, 2025, at 4pm at the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. The program features keynote speaker Dr.John Borelli and an interfaith panel.The program will be followed by an Iftar dinner. About the Interfaith Leadership Forum Interfaith Leadership Forum (ILF) is a DMV area learning platform that aims to make the existing expertise, capacity, and scholarship on interfaith engagement available to clergy, educators,…

A conversation about how food insecurity affects our community and what we can do about it. This workshop will explore the root causes of hunger, how TOPSS has grown beyond a traditional food pantry to address the complex factors that lead to food insecurity and the critical role that community connections play in this work. Discover how individuals, faith communities, and local partners can support efforts to keep our neighbors housed, clothed, and fed—because lasting change starts from the ground…

Scriptural Reasoning (SR) is a practice where Christians, Jews, and Muslims study each other’s sacred texts. The Rumi Forum hosts SR participants once a month to read short passages from their respective scriptures on a certain topic. Facilitated by a study leader, each session is an opportunity to listen and share various perspectives. SR sessions help participants reflect on a curious list of topics within the Abrahamic tradition. The result is often a deeper understanding of others and one’s own scriptures,…