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September 2023
Amal Walks Across America
Little Amal is a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl who has traveled across 15 countries meeting more than a million people. This fall, between 7 September and 5 November 2023, she will journey 6,000 miles across the United States in one of the largest free public festivals ever created. More than 35 towns and cities from Boston to San Diego and 1,000+ artists and arts organizations will create 100+ free public events to welcome her. Everyone is welcome to walk with…
Find out more »Community Building with Film
Discover how films can bring people together, spark conversations, and inspire positive change. Join Shoulder to Shoulder on Wednesday, September 20th at 2pmET for a 90-minute conversation about the power of film as a tool to support community healing, process experiences of violence, and engage new communities in the important ongoing work of building a pluralistic and inclusive country. This conversation will feature Aber Kawas, a community organizer featured in An Act of Worship, Pardeep Singh Kaleka co-director of Not in Our…
Find out more »The 2nd Annual FCIA Interfaith Resiliency Conference
Join Us for the 2nd Annual FCIA INTERFAITH RESILIENCY CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - 8:30AM-3:00PM FAIRFAX CHURCH (11451 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22030) Houses of Worship and Faith Communities, come learn about what the Fairfax County Public Safety agencies can do to help you be ready for the next emergency or disaster. Keynote speaker: FBI Special Agent Lindsay Coulter Civil Rights and Public Corruption Squad The conference will feature sessions by: Fairfax County Police Department CRASE (Civilian Response to Active…
Find out more »World Culture Festival 2023
World Culture Festival is coming to the National Mall in Washington DC. Renew, groove, dance, sing, and connect with millions of people who long for more unity and less division.
Find out more »World Culture Festival
Enjoy live music filling the air, from hip hop to the classics to world music. You’ll find whirling dervishes spinning to eternity & the stomps of flamenco dancers awakening the soul. All while international food trucks line up, offering countless dishes to savor. Join thousands unified in a yoga flow. Tap into joy, peace, and community. It’s the celebration of the decade on the National Mall in DC. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Find out more »October 2023
Sukkah-Thon 2023!
This is a special invitation for our community to come celebrate Sukkot with the Abrahamic House Fellows in their backyard sukkah! Sukkot is a Jewish holiday that honors the autumn harvest and God’s protection in the desert. For seven days, Jews live and eat in a sukkah, a temporary shelter with a natural roof that lets us see the sky and the stars. It reminds us of God’s presence, our dependence on Him, and our duty to welcome guests with hospitality. We are planning…
Find out more »DC-Area Interfaith Vigils in Response to the Violence in Israel
Adas Israel Congregation DC-Area Vigil for Israel Tuesday, October 10 at 7pm Join together with rabbis, cantors, and community leaders from all over the DC area as we gather in prayer, song, and solidarity following the horrific events in Israel over the past few days. Together we will draw strength from one another as we mourn deeply for those we’ve lost, stand with those now in peril, and pray earnestly for the peace, safety and security of our beloved Israel.…
Find out more »Sacred Site Visit with The Firefly House
Join in with 7+ faith groups for this interreligious visit focused on meeting your pan-Pagan neighbors! The Firefly House is a pan-Pagan organization with ceremonies rooted in Wiccan traditions, yet characterized by a culture of radical inclusion. They aim to learn about their spiritual beliefs and practices, including ritual and witchcraft, by sharing knowledge collaboratively across their community and through public events. Come explore their sense of the sacred, learn about their teachings, and participate in insightful dialogue. Don't miss…
Find out more »Interfaith Rally for Palestinian and Israeli Lives
Please join Jews and Muslims and Allies Acting Together (JAMAAT) in front of the White House on Thursday October 19 at 12:30 pm for JAMAAT's "Interfaith Rally for Palestinian and Israeli Lives."
Find out more »Faith and Political Polarization
You don’t have to be a DC politics junkie to see the effect political polarization is having on our society, and this is a topic JIDS has tackled before. But on Oct. 29th, we’ll look at the topic through a different prism, that of faith. Just what roles does faith play as to the political and cultural schisms that mar our society? Is it a cause of the problem? Or is it a potential antidote? And most importantly, what can…
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