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June 2019
Partake in our Bar Mitzvah service project: An international dinner prepared by refugee chefs, celebrating their experiences and foods.
In honor of Jack and Parkers' upcoming Bar Mitzvah, Breaking Bread Broadening Perspective will feature dinner by Foodhini, a catering company employing emerging immigrant and refugee chefs. Also, 734 Coffee, a coffee company owned and operated by Sudanese refugees, will be serving coffee and selling their beans. Refugee speakers will offer compelling perspectives on their immigrant experience. Dinner will feature a multi-course menu from a variety of ethnicities - all prepared by refugee chefs from around the world. In addition to supporting…
Find out more »Our Muslim Neighbors: An Immigrant’s Memoir
Islam is the second largest religion in the world. In America, Muslims are becoming our neighbors, co-workers, community leaders, caregivers and, in many cases, members of our families. Yet unfounded bigotry and fear are on the rise. Combatting that dangerous trend can be as easy as enjoying the dramatic—sometimes suspenseful and sometimes funny—memoir of Muslim peacemaker Victor Begg. His new memoir combines the compelling personal narrative in the novel The Namesake with the sharp advocacy on behalf of a minority…
Find out more »Peace through Justice: Past, Present, and Future
As a Holocaust survivor and jurist, Thomas Buergenthal has been a tireless champion for the principle that governments and individuals must be held accountable under international law for human rights violations. Join us for a special screening of Peace through Justice, a new film documenting Buergenthal's life and legacy, followed by a panel discussion. The evening concludes with a reception for participants. Reserve your seat for this special program happening June 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Washington, DC. Learn about the…
Find out more »Summer Film Series: What Happened 2 Chocolate City?
Join us for the first film in our summer Social Documentary & Discussion Series. DC: Tales of Two Cities. "What Happened 2 Chocolate City" explores DC’s hyper-gentrification through a retrospective lens, highlighting the effects of the 1968 riots, war on drugs and mass incarceration, and the current economic barriers affecting Black Washingtonians. After the documentary, there will be a panel discussion with the filmmaker, Mignotae Kebede; director of photography, Mansa Johnson; and John Russell, one of the individuals featured in…
Find out more »One Journey Festival
Celebrating refugee talents, stories and contributions: A free, day-long festival packed with musical performances, dance, storytelling, art, delicious food, a Take-Action tent & more.
Find out more »A Celebration of the Divine: An Interfaith Music Event!
Rumi Forum and JAMAAT Present: A Celebration of the Divine: An Interfaith Music Event! Join us for an afternoon of spiritual music as we celebrate our love for the divine! Program: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Presentations 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Open Mic: Participants May Read Poems, Sing, or Pray
Find out more »July 2019
JAMAAT Lights for Liberty Vigil
A message from JAMAAT: Dear Friends, “You shall not oppress a stranger, since you yourselves know the feelings of a stranger, for you also were strangers in the land of Egypt." Leviticus 19:33 Like many of you, I have been increasingly horrified at the escalating humanitarian crisis at our southern border and ICE detention camps. On Friday, July 12, there will be vigils around the country and worldwide to protest the inhumane conditions faced by refugees. In our area, there will be a vigil at LaFayette Square, across from the White House…
Find out more »Lights for Liberty
Lights for Liberty is working with local organizations who have been doing the work around immigrants’ rights and related issues. Our local hosting organizations are working with people who are directly impacted to curate each vigil. As a reminder, vigils are seen as a nonviolent way to raise awareness of a cause and to motivate change, as well as uniting and supporting those attending the vigil. Please look for these organizations to post more information about each vigil’s plan and…
Find out more »2019 5th ANNUAL KAMRAN SEMINAR
Featuring Professor Albert de Jong from Leiden University in the Netherlands, a Professor of Comparative Religion and Religions of Antiquity The Kamran Seminar focuses on independent scholarship and research related to Zoroastrian history and ideas. The Seminar is inspired by a key premise of the Gathas: everyone has a responsibility to seek the truth, to ask critical questions, and to continuously examine our thoughts, words and deeds in light of fairness and equity, and in light of evidence, discussion and reflection. Ushta, or…
Find out more »The Dove: Young Voices of Israel/Palestine
Join us, or be a sponsor, for an evening of personal stories that inspire hope for Israeli-Palestinian peace, based on the popular storytelling show “The Moth”. This is the fourth event in our "The Dove" series, and will feature a new group of young Israeli and Palestinian storytellers who will be in Washington to participate in the New Story Leadership program, a co-sponsor of this event. Tickets/More information: https://www.classy.org/event/the-dove-stories-of-hope-amidst-conflict/e238969
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