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April 2022
The Law vs. Antisemitism Project
Join the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington for their Virtual Brown Bag Lunch Speakers' Series: The Law vs. Antisemitism Project: Promoting Legal Scholarship and Education at the Intersection of Law and Antisemitism, a conversation with Professor Robert Katz, Professor of Law and John S. Grimes Fellow at Indiana University McKinney School of Law and Co-Founder and President of the Law vs. Antisemitism Project, a nonprofit organization. Prof. Katz will discuss the Project and its mission to create a…
Find out more »Scholar’s Chair for an interview with author Lindia Lihan Barto
The Interfaith Coalition of Bowie is partnering with the Scholar's Chair for an interview with author Lindia Lihan Barto who will be discussing the topic Jesus in the Quran. Join us via this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86485137728?pwd=TWI0c1pEREFkQ3VzQW0wVXZsM2FTQT09. The interview will be followed by an interfaith dialogue.
Find out more »May 2022
Multifaith National Day of Prayer
Humanity is once again going through testing times. While domestic tensions exacerbate a cycle of distancing and polarization at home, the wars and armed conflicts in the international arena increase the sufferings of fellow human beings. Moreover, on a no less worrying front, the deprivation of millions of humans from basic living standards is deepening the pain and the uncertainty. The fact that all these troubles are taking place at a time of unprecedented technological advancement and material wealth hints that…
Find out more »The Congressional-Executive Commission on China(CECC) field hearing & town hall Diaspora Voices: Stories of Uyghur & Kyrgyz Persecution & Resilience
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China will hold a field hearing and town hall entitled “Diaspora Voices: Stories of Uyghur and Kyrgyz Persecution and Resilience.” The Commission will hear from members of Turkic ethnic groups who have fled repression in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) under Chinese government policies that amount to crimes against humanity and genocide, and who have found refuge and made their homes in the United States of America. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representative James…
Find out more »From Violence to Peacebuilding
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-23-24-conference-from-violence-to-peacebuilding-tickets-332987373197?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Find out more »Countering Anti-Muslim Opposition to Mosque and Islamic Center Construction and Expansion
Opposition to the construction and expansion of mosques and community centers for Muslims in the United States has been documented since the 1980s. The growth of the Muslim community in the U.S. and the emergence of more prominent and purpose-built dedicated places of worship made new mosques more susceptible to opposition. Since the 1980s and through to the present, mosques across the U.S. face anti-mosque activity, including arson, vandalism, break-ins, and hate activity. According to research, the last decade saw…
Find out more »Safety In Places of Worship – Combating Hate Crimes
We are inviting all faith and ethnic communities. Organization and Individuals can register We will have leaders and experts from Secure Communities Network(SCN), FBI Washington Field Office(WFO), Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, and the Leesburg Police Department. Register here. Training Location: The Pavilion at Ashburn Station - Greenway Corporate Drive | Ashburn, VA 20147
Find out more »Loudoun Multi-Faith Vigils Grieving School Shootings & Organizing in Response to Gun Violence
Loudoun Interfaith Bridges & Loudoun Interfaith Clergy & Faith Leaders Group Loudoun Multi-Faith Vigils Grieving School Shootings & Organizing in Response to Gun Violence Location: Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building - 23000 Education Court, Ashburn Dates: May 31, Jun 1, Jun 2, Jun 3 - 9:30am to 10:00am - Vigil & Remarks - 10:00am to 10:30am - Fellowship & small group & 1:1 discussions TBD - Jun 6, 7, 8, 9 each day - 930am to 10:00am Vigil…
Find out more »June 2022
Anti-Semetism: A Deep Dive
Join Washing Hebrew Congregation clergy and the Anti-Defamation League as we take a deep dive into antisemitism and why it appears to be on the rise both here in the U.S. and around the world. During this four-week course, we will look into the history of antisemitism, work to understand how it manifests in different areas of contemporary society, and explore developing tools to help fight it Mondays in June at Temple 6:30 pm - Dinner 7:00 pm - Class…
Find out more »Community Safety Town Hall
The Interfaith Coalition of Bowie will host the Bowie Police Department and local security experts who will share tips on how we can stay safe when we gather together. Register for this free event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-safety-town-hall-tickets-336797559567
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