A special opportunity to learn how Muslims celebrate their holidays. All great religions encourage its followers to love their neighbors.But to love our neighbors, “we must know our neighbors." Three panelists from Islam, Christianity and Judaism will share how they celebrate their holidays, followed by Q & A and table sharing to encourage dialog and […]
"Propaganda is a truly terrible weapon in the hands of an expert." -Adolf Hitler, 1924 While digital tools are fostering unprecedented global conversation, extremists are using them to foment hate, recruit followers, and incite violence. Join us for a discussion about the tension between free speech and incendiary propaganda. What responsibility do technology companies, governments, […]
FREE and open to the community; please register to reserve a seat at www.jvalley.org/endslavery Leading up to next month’s Super Bowl, and continuing beyond, a broad coalition has been making great strides in bringing awareness of the scourge of human trafficking in our community. Come hear this group of powerful advocates, who will share cultural […]
On a daily basis, we read and hear conflicting information about Muslims and Islam in the media. Muslim culture often isn’t very well understood and there are many misconceptions about it. To help sort out fact from fiction, please join the Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale on Sunday, January 31, 2016 for a unique opportunity to increase […]
Our guests for the Interreligious Leaders Forum will be Jim Mollerus, Sheltering Lead for the Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. He will describe the Red Cross Emergency Sheltering program and how religious communities can assist their own communities as well as the larger community during times of emergency or disaster. There will […]
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. Participants From Over 10 Faith Groups Booths With […]
True Islam Seminar Clarification of the most common misconceptions about Islam to combat the radicalization of Muslim Youth. Join us to educate all Americans on Islam's true teachings. RSVP at http://trueislam.com/events/true-islam-milpitas/
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Join Moina Shaiq, Azam Khan, and Jehan Hakim for an informal conversation about Muslims and Islam. Bring your questions, whatever they may be. The will answer as best they can. Know that they will not be offended by any question. How do Muslims practice their faith? Are women oppressed in Islam? What […]
Learn about Islam, its beliefs and practices in the context of modern western societies and current affairs. A short presentation will be followed by an open Q&A session moderated by a panel of the Muslim, Jewish and Christian clergy. ING’s Maha Elgenaidi will be a participating speaker
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 […]