How does one begin to cope with a crisis? How can we understand the emotions that accompany crisis and know how to care for ourselves during times of great stress? The first panel in our series explores the nature of our reactions to stress, and how religious traditions help their followers make sense of the world during a major crisis. ING Bay Area Director Ishaq Pathan will be facilitating this panel which includes ING Executive Director Maha Elgenaidi (Muslim), Bat…

In times of crisis, news reports are full of stories about neighbors and strangers going out of their way to share food, rescue pets, locate loved ones, and help rebuild what has been lost. In our second panel, we seek to understand how religious traditions contribute to the displays of compassion, altruism, and creative solution-seeking that blossom when disaster strikes communities. ING Bay Area Director Ishaq Pathan will be facilitating this panel which includes ING Executive Director Maha Elgenaidi (Muslim), Rabbi…

Religious traditions can teach us a lot about the importance of gratitude as a foundation of our life, even—or perhaps especially—in times of crisis. By funneling our emotions into positive action, we grow our empathy with others. In our third and final installment of this series, we learn helpful techniques that allow us to slow down and recognize and give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. ING Bay Area Director Ishaq Pathan will be facilitating this panel which…

Focused on faith and community leaders of all religions, this live session in Partnership with ISNA, IMANA and The National Council of Churches will provide you an opportunity to hear from North America's premier health and faith leaders. This event will occur on the ISNA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/isnahq AGENDA: Introduction and Religious Reading - Safaa Zarzour, ISNA Vice President Panel Discussion: Staying Healthy, Staying Connected in times of COVID-19 Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed, ISNA President Rev. John Dorhauer, Board Chair…