November 19, 2009
Last week, over 40 people attended a screening of the French film "Bad Faith," the premiere event of the Muslim-Jewish Film series at the University of Southern California (USC).
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READ MOREOctober 30, 2009
Most newly established organizations spend their infancy setting modest goals, establishing a name for themselves on Capitol Hill, and working to overcome indifference from people and organizations that are more well-established.5 -
READ MOREOctober 28, 2009
When is the last time you heard of a structured study group made up of Christians and Muslims from neighboring churches and mosques? After undergoing their own mutual education in the two faiths, Southern California Imam Jihad Turk and LA Episcopal Diocese Rev. Dr. Gwynne Guibord led a group of Muslim and Christian leaders as they developed a 7-part study guide to duplicate the effort. -
READ MOREOctober 27, 2009
U.S. sponsored torture is a window through which we examine our deepest religious values, as well as our deepest ideals and hopes for our nation. -
READ MOREOctober 27, 2009
Yesterday, my colleague, Malka Fenyvesi, and I led a workshop at the Inter-Faith Youth Corps Conference in Chicago, entitled "Wrestling with the Elephant: Crafting Constructive Conversations about the Israeli Palestinian Conflict." -
READ MOREOctober 14, 2009
When President Lincoln responded to an irate woman who wanted him to destroy Yankee enemies in the South, he responded with, "Madam, do I not destroy my enemy when he becomes my friend!?" In this spirit of reconciliation, NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change co-directors Aziza Hasan and Malka Fenyvesi led a workshop on conflict resolution at the University of Southern California (USC). -
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October 14, 2009
The American Public Radio program "Speaking of Faith" will air an hour-long interview with the co-directors of NewGround, a joint project of MPAC and the Progressive Jewish Alliance. -
READ MOREOctober 7, 2009
Last week, MPAC joined Assembly Member Dave Jones for an Eid Lunch he held for Muslim organizations. During his remarks, the Assembly member of the 9th District highlighted his commitment to service and motivating citizens to actively engage their communities. He also shared his efforts to problem-solve around civil rights violations, healthcare, and his advocacy on behalf of the persecuted Muslim minority in China. Jones articulated a deep understanding of the balance of keeping our communities safe and civil rights concerns. -
READ MORESeptember 30, 2009
International Peace Day is observed each year on September 21st. This year an observance was held at the Interfaith Peace Garden at Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino with a program entitled: Religious Faith, Human Rights, and the Soul of Our Nation. -
READ MORESeptember 30, 2009
Last week, MPAC-NYC held an interfaith dinner to celebrate Eid at Ravagh in Manhattan. Attended by more than 60 people, the event was a unique opportunity for religious leaders and community activists to share opportunities for local interfaith activities. -
READ MORESeptember 30, 2009
On Friday, Communications Director Edina Lekovic appeared on the Fox News Channel's "O'Reilly Factor" to discuss two unrelated events which featured Islam and Muslims. -
READ MORESeptember 25, 2009
Last week, more than 40 organizations submitted a letter to Richard L. Skinner, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, requesting an audit of the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS). -
READ MORESeptember 23, 2009
Religious leaders sign a letter supporting "strong U.S. leadership to achieve a negotiated sustainable resolution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict." -
READ MORESeptember 17, 2009
More than 500 Muslims from across Southern California provided desperately needed new clothing, medical and mental health services to more than 1,000 of L.A.'s homeless this weekend -
READ MORESeptember 17, 2009
Gov't agencies and interfaith organizations attended the first joint iftar in Washington, DC hosted by MPAC and ISNA. -
READ MORESeptember 4, 2009
President Obama hosted his first Ramadan Iftar and used the occasion to highlight the contributions of Muslim Americans. -
READ MORESeptember 4, 2009
MPAC Board member Shams Ghoneim and CIVIC vice president Newman Abuissa led a 40-minute discussion on interfaith dialogue. -
READ MOREAugust 27, 2009
Interfaith prayer vigil organized by the United Farmworkers Ministry to commemorate the lives and rights of farmworkers. -
READ MOREAugust 14, 2009
In Islam, service and generosity go to the heart of building prosperous communities. -
READ MOREJuly 29, 2009
As citizens of this country, must confront the treatment of detainees in U.S. custody since 9/11.
