Join our speakers to examine the rise of Antisemitism and Islamophobia particularly in light of current events surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Participants will explore how these forms of prejudice manifest in public discourse, social movements, and media narratives, often exacerbating divisions and hindering constructive dialogue. The conversation will address the…
The Muslim Student Union (MSU) is pleased to invite students, staff, faculty, and community members to the 2024 Muslim Community Gala, an evening dedicated to community and charitable giving. This event, hosted by Williams College and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, will bring together members of our local and academic…
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 6 – 7:30PM This event is free and open to the public. A liberal democracy should produce societies that are inclusive, equitable, dynamic, and responsive to the needs of citizens. This series will focus on where religion intersects with democratic ideals and institutions. We will discuss…
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024, 6 – 7:30PM This event is free and open to the public. A liberal democracy should produce societies that are inclusive, equitable, dynamic, and responsive to the needs of citizens. This series will focus on where religion intersects with democratic ideals and institutions. We will discuss…
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024, 6 – 7:30PM Religion and Democratic Ideals: Media, Religion, and the Nation This event is free and open to the public. Register_Button A liberal democracy should produce societies that are inclusive, equitable, dynamic, and responsive to the needs of citizens. This series will focus on where…
Monday, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 @ 15:30 EST RSVP REQUIRED Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, President of Sojourners and author of A More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community, will be sharing the vision outlined in his book, and discussing with Dr. Hussein Rashid and Rabbi Joseph Potasnik.…
TUESDAY, September 24, 2024, 6 – 7:30PM This event is free and open to the public. A liberal democracy should produce societies that are inclusive, equitable, dynamic, and responsive to the needs of citizens. This series will focus on where religion intersects with democratic ideals and institutions. We will discuss…
This event is free and open to the public. Co-editors Hussein Rashid and Huma Mohibullah discuss “Islam in North America: An Introduction.” After providing students with an introductory grounding in the field, chapters take a multidisciplinary approach, and focus on the expressions of Islam in its diverse forms. Students are…
Dialogues on Divinity: A Love That is Holy and True: Interreligious Discovery Monday, May 20, 2024 6:30pm – 7:30pm CathedralCommunity at the Crossing Dialogues on Divinity: A Love That is Holy and True: Interreligious DiscoveryAs faithful witnesses to the word of God in the Torah, the Qur’an and the Gospel,…
Rabbi Burt Visotzky (moderator), Nathan and Janet Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies Emeritus, JTSRev. Dr. Dennis McManus, Professor of Dogmatics and Director of Spiritual Life, St. Patrick’s Seminary and UniversityRabbi Stephanie Ruskay, Associate Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership, JTSRev. Dr. Lisa Jenkins Brown, Senior Pastor, St.…
