The theme of the annual County of Santa Clara Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony for 2016 is Child Holocaust Survivors: Refugee Experiences. Michael Thaler, Marie Donner and Asher Engler, local child Holocaust refugees, will share their stories of trauma and resilience. Cantor Stephen Guggenheim will perform vocal selections. Archbishop Mitty High School students will speak about what […]
As you likely know, the holy month of Ramadan will be commencing soon, and Muslims all over the world will be observing this time through abstaining from food, drink and other worldly pleasures during the daylight hours, spending time and money to help those less fortunate, and focusing on how they can improve themselves. SBIA […]
Join us for this hands-on working session to learn about the NEW and IMPROVED "Emergency Planning Guide for Community-Based Organizations" just released this spring by CADRE. This session will provide participants with an overview of this new guidance tool -- including Why Emergency Planning is Important, How to Use the Guide, and then facilitated working […]
Join Islamic Networks Group on Thursday, November 10th for alcohol-free drinks and to learn more about the Interfaith Speakers Bureau! ING's Interfaith Speakers Bureau (IFSB) is looking for speakers representing the Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, or Muslim religion. ING's interfaith speaker training prepares you to speak and educate about your religion on panels in schools, […]
You are invited to join us and meet a Muslim, someone who likely lives in your own community. These conversations have allowed many of your neighbors to participate in an open dialogue; sharing honest questions and thoughts, receiving equally honest answers about Islam and the everyday life of a Muslim. Please bring an open mind […]
Santa Teresa SAM’S Inter-Faith Committee invites you to come and meet a Mormon. Our Speaker, Garth Pickett has invited members of the Mormon Community to come and share their faith with us this evening. Avila Hall
In 2010 the United Nations established “World Interfaith Harmony Week as a way to promote harmony between all peoples regardless of their faith”. In that spirit we have organized a meetup where we can all talk about and share our faith traditions in the spirit of openness. You are welcome to bring bread and a […]
Ameena Jandali, Founding Member, Islamic Networks Group Jihad Turk, President, Bayan Claremont Islamic Graduate School Joe Simitian, Supervisor, Santa Clara County—Moderator What’s real and what’s not? Join us for this special community forum to learn more about the policies, politics and current events that affect the United States and our overall understanding of Muslims and the […]
NAMI Conference 2017 Spiritual Mental Health Conf Flyer-update Did You Know? 1 in 4 persons sitting in our pews has a family member struggling with mental health issues; 1 in 5 of our youth experience mental health problems; A majority of individuals with a mental health issue go first to a pastor, priest, rabbi, imam, […]
You are invited to experience an interactive overview of Judaism. We will explore Jewish culture, diversity, and history. Some common myths and stereotypes are revealed by way of discussion, stories, and candid questions such as “Who is a Jew?” and “What is Judaism?” Engage in the complexities of a 5,777-year-old culture that has persevered and contributed to […]