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SUMMARY:03/26\, 03/31 Spirituality in a Time of Crisis -- FB Live Interfaith Panel Series
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 has affected all of us in ways that we would not have imagined just a few months ago. As we all work to cope with this challenge\, we are offering a three-part series titled Spirituality in a Time of Crisis. This interfaith series\, featuring female religious leaders as panelists in recognition of Women’s History Month\, will discuss how to take a step back\, reflect\, and understand not only our current situation and the world outside but also ourselves and those we love. Join us in reflection on March 24th\, March 26th\, and March 31st on the ING Facebook page. To receive updates on the series\, register below! \nThursday\, March 26th 7:30 – 8:30 PM PST: Building and Inspiring Fellowship and Community in a Time of Crisis\nIn times of crisis\, news reports are full of stories about neighbors and strangers going out of their way to share food\, rescue pets\, locate loved ones\, and help rebuild what has been lost. In our second panel\, we seek to understand how religious traditions contribute to the displays of compassion\, altruism\, and creative solution-seeking that blossom when disaster strikes communities. \nSpeakers: ING Executive Director Maha Elgenaidi (Muslim)\, Rabbi Amy Eilberg (Jewish)\, Lakshmi Subramanian (Hindu)\, Reverend George Anne McDonnell (Christian)\, and Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi (Buddhist). Facilitator: ING Bay Area Director Ishaq Pathan. \nTuesday\, March 31st 5:00-6:00 PM PST: Reflecting on Gratitude and Faith in a Time of Crisis\nReligious traditions can teach us a lot about the importance of gratitude as a foundation of our life\, even—or perhaps especially—in times of crisis. By funneling our emotions into positive action\, we grow our empathy with others. In our third and final installment of this series\, we learn helpful techniques that allow us to slow down and recognize and give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. \nSpeakers: ING Content Manager Ameena Jandali (Muslim)\, Rabbi Melanie Aron (Jewish)\, Sheila Mohan (Hindu)\, Dianne Muller (Christian)\, and Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi (Buddhist). Facilitator: ING Bay Area Director Ishaq Pathan.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/03-26-03-31-spirituality-in-a-time-of-crisis-fb-live-interfaith-panel-series/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forum,Interfaith Calendar,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
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SUMMARY:A CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY:  PEACE MAKING IN RELIGION 
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/a-celebration-of-religious-diversity-peace-making-in-religion/
LOCATION:1080 Linda Vista Ave\, Mountain View\, 1080 Linda Vista Ave\,\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20191104T163627Z
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SUMMARY:11/14/19 Panel and Thanksgiving Dinner "Stop Hate\, Spread Love" @Pacifica Institute
DESCRIPTION:Please click the following link for full details and registration: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/panel-thanksgiving-dinner-stop-hate-spread-love-tickets-79652604083
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/11-14-19-panel-and-thanksgiving-dinner-stop-hate-spread-love-pacifica-institute/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191025T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
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SUMMARY:10/25/19 Envisioning Peace -- panel discussion @ Toni Rembe Rock Auditorium\, SF
DESCRIPTION: Please check the flyer below for details.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/10-25-19-envisioning-peace-panel-discussion-toni-rembe-rock-auditorium-sf/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20191016T225520Z
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SUMMARY:10/24/19 (Thu) Compassionate California public hearing @Milpitas Unified School District
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/10-24-19-thu-compassionate-california-public-hearing-milpitas-unified-school-district/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meeting,Dialogue,Interfaith Calendar,Panel Discussion
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190610
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
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SUMMARY:06/09/19 Green Action Day 10am-4:30pm @ChungTai Zen Center of Sunnyvale
DESCRIPTION:Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale is proud to present Green Action Day on Sunday\, 06/09/2019  from 10am to 4:30pm. \nThis event promotes an eco-friendly approach to ‘green’ living by providing practical information and easy-action steps. There are also programs of Seed and Plant Exchange\, American Master Composter and an introduction to many edible garden plants. We will serve with a vegetarian lunch\, video shows\, take home samples\, and souvenirs. \nThe Zen Center has long been promoting sustainable living with the “Pure Mind\, Pure Land” philosophy. The Center has installed 223 solar panels for its electricity use\, advocates plant-based diet in communities\, and teaches meditation and mindfulness to the public. \nThis event will also explore sustainability from a spiritual point of view. A panel discussion\, co-sponsored by SiVIC (Silicon Valley Interreligious Council)\, will present five spiritual traditions on “Sustainability and Spiritual Practice”.Another panel discussion will focus on sustainability from the view of different schools of Buddhism. \nChung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale is located at 750 E. Arques Ave.\, Sunnyvale\, CA. 94085. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Mark your calendars and visit our website for more information and updates: http://ctzen.org/sunnyvale/  Tel: (408) 733-0750.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/06-09-19-green-action-day-10am-430pm-chungtai-zen-center-of-sunnyvale/
LOCATION:ChungTai Zen Center of Sunnyvale\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Educational,Forum,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
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SUMMARY:06/09/19 Green Action Day ChungTai Zen Center
DESCRIPTION:Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale is proud to present Green Action Day on Sunday\, 06/09/2019  from 10am to 4:30pm. \nThis event promotes an eco-friendly approach to ‘green’ living by providing practical information and easy-action steps. There are also programs of Seed and Plant Exchange\, American Master Composter and an introduction to many edible garden plants. We will serve with a vegetarian lunch\, video shows\, take home samples\, and souvenirs. \nThe Zen Center has long been promoting sustainable living with the “Pure Mind\, Pure Land” philosophy. The Center has installed 223 solar panels for its electricity use\, advocates plant-based diet in communities\, and teaches meditation and mindfulness to the public. \nThis event will also explore sustainability from a spiritual point of view. A panel discussion\, co-sponsored by SiVIC (Silicon Valley Religious Council)\, will present five spiritual traditions on “Sustainability and Spiritual Practice”. Another panel discussion will focus on sustainability from the view of different schools of Buddhism. \nChung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale is located at 750 E. Arques Ave.\, Sunnyvale\, CA. 94085. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Mark your calendars and visit our website for more information and updates: http://ctzen.org/sunnyvale/  Tel: (408) 733-0750.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/06-09-19-green-action-day-chungtai-zen-center/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190416T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
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SUMMARY:04/16/2019 (Tue) Toleration in Comparative Perspective
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/04-16-2019-tue-toleration-in-comparative-perspective/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Educational,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20190206T155222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T192621Z
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SUMMARY:March SiVIC Forum -- I am Spiritual\, not Religious 03/14 6:30pm
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/march-sivic-forum-i-am-spiritual-not-religious-03-14-630pm/
LOCATION:Center for Spiritual Enlightenment\, 1146 University Avenue\, San Jose\, CA\, 95126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Forum,Interfaith Calendar,March,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180121T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20180118T005909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T005909Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Panel: Women and Religion
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/interfaith-panel-women-and-religion/
LOCATION:Congregation Shir Hadash\, 20 Cherry Blossom Way\, Los Gatos\, CA\, 95032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Panel Discussion,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20171006T012231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T012231Z
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SUMMARY:Hearts for Justice: Toward Understanding: A Jewish\, Christian\, Muslim Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an interfaith conversation between leaders in the Jewish\, Christian\, and Muslim faiths. Rabbi Sarah Weissman\, the Reverend Matthew Dutton-Gillett\, and Sheikha Maryam Amir will be our featured speakers for this event. \nIn this dialogue\, we are hoping to move beyond the great and formidable edifices of Judaism\, Christianity\, and Islam\, which means also to move beyond the stereotypes that we tend to have about these great traditions. Instead\, we hope to give one another a glimpse into the way in which the sacred stories of these faiths have interacted with and transformed our personal stories\, which is nothing less than a glimpse into what it is that is compelling to each of us as followers in and leaders of our respective traditions. And perhaps… how\, especially in this season where our public discourse seems to be disorienting and divisive\, our traditions invite us into a different way of talking and being together that we find thoughtful and hopeful and helpful in cultivating a heart for justice. We believe that this more personal encounter between our traditions will do more justice to each of them. And\, as you will see\, we will each have something to say not only about what is powerful to us in our own faiths\, but how we understand our faiths to shape our interaction with the world in terms building a world that is more just. \nFollowing the conversation there will be an interfaith community resource fair in Trinity Hall. This event is free and there is childcare avaliable. Tickets are recommended as space is limited. RSVP for childcare is required. \nTickets and more information are avaliable here! \nAbout Our Speakers \nRabbi Sarah Weissman\, Associate Rabbi at Congregation Beth Am. Rabbi Sarah Weissman is an associate rabbi at Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills\, where she has served since 2008. In addition to her pastoral and pulpit duties\, Rabbi Sarah oversees the adult education program and the Interfaith Outreach Committee. Rabbi Sarah and her husband\, Eric Weissman\, are proud parents of a son\, Maverick. \nRev. Matthew Dutton-Gillet\, Rector at Trinity Church in Menlo Park. The Rev. Matthew Dutton-Gillett is the rector of Trinity Church in Menlo Park where he has served since 2009. An Episcopal priest for the past 25 years\, Matthew has served congregations in Missouri\, Illinois\, and Tennesee before coming to California. While deeply rooted in the Christian tradition\, Matthew is interested in the way all religious traditions draw us into narratives and relationships that ultimately seek to transform us. \n Sheikha Maryam Amir\, Instructor at Hikmah Institute. Maryam Amir received her Master’s in Education from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, where her research focused on the effects of mentorship rooted in Critical Race Theory for urban high school students of color. Maryam has memorized the Holy Quran\, has spent the past 12 years studying Islamic scholarship and holds a second degree black belt in the martial arts form Tae Kwon Do. She writes for prominent Muslim sites such as aljumuah.com and virtualmosque.com and tours nationally and intentionally addressing communities on topics such related to spirituality\, social issues and women’s studies.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/hearts-for-justice-toward-understanding-a-jewish-christian-muslim-conversation/
LOCATION:Trinity Church\, Menlo Park\, 330 Ravenswood Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170924T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170924T163000
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SUMMARY:SiVIC Annual Assembly\, SiVIC Forum & Stewardship Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the Silicon Valley Interreligious Council and our work to promote a more just and compassionate community. Earlier this year\, the Board of Supervisors endorsed the Charter for Compassion and declared our county to be “Compassionate Santa Clara County.” What would a compassionate county look like? Hear a panel discussion with community leaders\, governmental officials\, and religious leaders engage the theme. We’ll also have a guest choir\, awards honoring those people who have helped make SiVIC what it is today and the chance to meet people from across the religious spectrum of Silicon Valley. \nThe county resolution calls upon SiVIC and its Affiliates to form a “Stewardship Group” to further cultivate compassion in the county. Share your thoughts on the role and responsibilities of such a group. \nTopic: What Would a Compassionate County Look Like? \nWHEN: Sunday\, September 24\, 2017\, from 2:30PM- 4:30PM \nWHERE: Santa Teresa Catholic Church\, 794 Calero Avenue\, San Jose \n 
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/sivic-annual-assembly/
LOCATION:Santa Teresa Parish\, 794 Calero Ave\, San Jose\, CA\, 95123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Civic Program,Music,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170723T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
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SUMMARY:I Am the Other:  Countering Stereotypes\, Religious Illiteracy\, and Hate Crimes
DESCRIPTION:In the wake of recent hate crimes against the Hindu\, Muslim\, Jewish\, and Sikh communities\, we’ve witnessed an increase in ignorance and stereotypes that have lead to violent attacks and dangerous misrepresentations that cause great harm to minority communities. Just in the past few months\, a Sikh man in Kent\, Washington was attacked\, while there have been a string of anti-Semitic incidents and bomb threats to Jewish centers across the country. \nMoreover\, the tragic hate crime shooting at a bar in Olathe\, Kansas left one Indian Hindu immigrant dead and another injured. Further exacerbating the situation\, CNN aired the show Believer on March 5th\, the first episode of a series on religion that presented Hinduism in a decontextualized and exoticized manner. Such blatant misrepresentations in the media only adds to the existing religious misunderstandings and stereotypes surrounding Hinduism and other religions. \nJoin the Silicon Valley Interreligious Council (SiVIC) and the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) for a diverse interfaith panel discussion to address the important issues that are currently facing minority religious communities in the U.S. \nCome learn more on how you can help counter stereotypes\, xenophobia\, and hate crimes. \n\nModerator: Mihir Meghani M.D.\, Board Member\, SIVIC and Hindu American Foundation\nPadmavathy Mana\, HAF Associate Director\, West Coast\nDiane Fisher\, Board Member\, SiVIC and Jewish Community Relations Council Chair\nSabuhi Siddique\, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community\, Vice Chair of Human Relations Commission in Santa Clara County; 2018 San Jose City Council Candidate\nKavneet Singh\, Board Member\, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund\n\nTemple tour and lunch will be available at 12.30 pm. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/i-am-the-other-countering-stereotypes-religious-illiteracy-and-hate-crimes/
LOCATION:Bay Area Youth Vaishnav Parivar (BayVP)\, 25 Corning Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forum,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170716T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170716T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20170713T214112Z
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SUMMARY:Inter-Religious Conference – Role of Faith in Service (Seva)
DESCRIPTION:Jain Center of Northern California presents \nInter-Religious Conference – Role of Faith in Service (Seva)\n\n\nSunday\, July 16\, 2017   \nProgram: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM\nLunch: 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM \nRSVP for lunch at this Link\n\n​\n\n\n“Religion accepts life in its entirety. To work towards getting rid of any physical or mental suffering is true religion. Service is no different from spirituality\, service is spirituality.” \n–          Acharya Shri Chandanaji \nDescription: \nCompassion and Service (Seva) lie at the center of religious traditions. Compassionate action forms an important part of the religious practice as implemented through “Service (Seva) to others”. Millions of people volunteer for Service and contribute billions of hours to improve the lives of many\, each having his/her unique reason to give back. \nThis conference will bring together several Faiths to showcase their service related projects and activities. It will explore the “motivation” behind such selfless service and the role that the Faith plays in it. \nParticipating Faiths: Jainism\, Christianity (Roman Catholic and LDS Church)\, Islam\, Judaism\, Hinduism (BAPS)\, Sikhism\, Buddhism\n\n\nModerator: Girish Shah\, Board Member of Jain Center of Northern California and Silicon Valley Interreligious Council \nDignitary: Jain Acharya Shri Chandanaji\, Head of Veerayatan\, who has made service as the essence of the Jain religious practice. \nPanelists: \n\nJainism – Sadhvi (Female Ascetic) Shri Sanghmitraji\nChristianity (Roman Catholic) – Father Jon Pedigo\nChristianity (LDS Church – Morman) – Dr.  Arthur L. Jue\nIslam (Pacifica Institute) – Mr. Mahmut Altun\nJudaism – Dr. Harry Cornbleet\nSikhhism – Mr. Narinder Pal Singh\nBuddhism – Ven. JianYong Shi\nHinduism (BAPS) – Mr. Ashish Brahmbhatt\n\n\n\n\nThis event is being organized in concert with the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Diksha (Ordination) of Jain Sadhvi (Female Asctic) Shri Sanghmitraji who took her vows five years ago at our temple in Milpitas. This event will be graced by Senior Jain ascetic (Head of Veerayatan Religious Order) Acharya Shri Chandanaji. \nMore Info. about of 3 Days of 5th Diksha Anniversary Event – Friday\, July 14 to Sunday July 16.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/inter-religious-conference-role-of-faith-in-service-seva/
LOCATION:Jain Center of Northern California\, 722 South Main Street\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035
CATEGORIES:Luncheon,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170509T190000
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SUMMARY:Fear of a Faith: Sharia\, Surveillance\, Terrorism and the Muslim Ban
DESCRIPTION:Ameena Jandali\, Founding Member\, Islamic Networks Group\nJihad Turk\, President\, Bayan Claremont Islamic Graduate School\nJoe Simitian\, Supervisor\, Santa Clara County—Moderator \nWhat’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 Islam religion. \nCo-presented by the office of Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/fear-of-a-faith-sharia-surveillance-terrorism-and-the-muslim-ban/
LOCATION:Haymarket Theater\, Palo Alto High School\, 50 Embarcadero Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Commonwealth Club":MAILTO:clubsv@commonwealthclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170323T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170315T231151Z
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SUMMARY:Wisdom of Our Elders: Looking Back to Go Forward
DESCRIPTION:The Multiregion of the United Religions Initiative is offering the first webinar in the Sankofa Webinar Series: “Wisdom of Our Elders: Looking Back to Go Forward.” \nJoin us for a conversation with our three interfaith elders about lessons learned. URI is a global grassroots interfaith network that cultivates peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the world. Imagine the wisdom our elders possess\, and the life experiences they will share to offer participants an opportunity to be inspired and recommit themselves to their passions for interfaith networking\, bridging differences and making a difference in the world! \nSankofa is an African word from the Akan tribe in Ghana.  The literal translation of the word and the symbol is “it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind.” The symbol for Sankofa is based on a mythical bird with its feet firmly planted forward with its head turned backwards. There must be movement and new learning as time passes. As this forward march proceeds\, the knowledge of the past must never be forgotten. \nOur presenting elders will be: Bishop William E. Swing\, Founder and President of URI and author of A Bishop’s Quest; Joy Jinks\, leader of the SAASE Cooperation Circle\, the NOWTIME Radio CC\, and author of Dynamic Aging: I Intend to Live Forever. So Far…So Good!; and PK McCary of Think Peace International\, Inc. CC and author of the Black Bible Chronicles. \nFull information and registration here.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/wisdom-of-our-elders-looking-back-to-go-forward/
LOCATION:Online Conference\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20170303T212806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T212806Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith 101: First Steps in Building Interfaith Relations
DESCRIPTION:Interested in interfaith engagement? Not sure where to begin? Looking to further develop your interfaith initiatives? \nJoin Islamic Networks Group’s Know Your Neighbor: Multifaith Encounters for a free webinar where prominent interfaith organizations give their tips and tricks for interfaith efforts\, such as sharing tools for starting an interfaith group and ways to foster ongoing interfaith efforts. \nWe will be joined by representatives of Interfaith Youth Core\, United Religions Initiative–North America and Spokane Interfaith Council. \nFacilitator:\nKate Chance – Interfaith Coordinator of Islamic Networks Group \nPanelists:\nMegan Lane — Co-Curricular Partnerships Manager of Interfaith Youth Core\nSari Heidenreich — Regional Coordinator for United Religions Initiative–North America\nSkyler Oberst — President of Spokane Interfaith Council \nREGISTER
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/interfaith-101-first-steps-in-building-interfaith-relations/
LOCATION:Online Conference\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islamic Networks Group":MAILTO:mail@ing.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170216T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20170210T192610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170210T192610Z
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SUMMARY:BANding Against Islamophobia
DESCRIPTION:We would like to give everyone an opportunity to ask questions and discuss what’s on their mind following President Trump’s immigrant ban. Learn about the impact on our Muslim communities\, how we can survive this political climate through unity\, agree to disagree\, and embrace our differences. It’ll be worth your time.\n​\nJoin us for an open\, safe\, and much needed evening among your fellow residents. Bring family and friends\, ask questions\, and connect with each other on a personal level.\n​\nFree forum\, light snacks and beverages will be provided. Limited seating.\n​\nPanelists: \n\nMoina Shaiq: Founder of “Meet a Muslim” forum; speaker of our first Diversity Series. Activist and resident of Fremont.\nSamina Sundas: Founder and Executive Director of the American Muslim Voice Foundation. She is committed to healing America and all Americans by taking the interfaith/intercommunity dialog to the next level. \nSabuhi Siddique: Vice Chair of Human Relations Commission at Santa Clara County
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/banding-against-islamophobia/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley FACES\, 1401 Parkmoor Ave\, Ste 150\, San Jose\, CA\, 95126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley FACES":MAILTO:info@svfaces.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20170214T021223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T021223Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Neighbor Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Grounding\, Re-Focus\, & Living the Best Expressions of our Faiths: Interacting with the current political climate\nThe turbulence in our political climate has left many of us drained and discouraged. What do we do to remain healthy? How do we lead from a place of centeredness when instability etches away at our hope? In this free\, one-hour webinar\, join prominent faith leaders and interfaith activists in a conversation about the importance of spiritual rootedness and deep friendship during these difficult times. \nOur three featured panelists will discuss the contemplative practices that they utilize to connect with God\, remember who they are\, and focus on that work ahead of them. The webinar will conclude with calls-to-action that will equip us all for sustainable practice and influence within the season that has dawned. \nFacilitator: \nKate Chance – Interfaith Coordinator of Islamic Networks Group \n Panelists:\nTarek El-Messidi – Founding Director of CelebrateMercy\nDavid Jaffe – Founding Director of the Kirva Institute\nJer Swigart – Co-Founding Director of The Global Immersion Project \nAlso featuring representatives from United Religions Initiative – North America to lead us in meditation and prayer guided towards feeling grounded. \nREGISTER    \nLEARN MORE ABOUT KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/know-your-neighbor-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Conference\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islamic Networks Group":MAILTO:mail@ing.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161025T171500
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20161001T180645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161001T180645Z
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SUMMARY:What Is at Stake for Gender Justice in 2016? Rethinking Gender and the Politics of Possible
DESCRIPTION:What Is at Stake for Gender Justice in 2016? Rethinking Gender and the Politics of Possible \nDiscussions of gender and gender-related concerns are ubiquitous in the landscape of the 2016 election and yet in many ways remain bound by certain narrative frames. \nIn this talk\, Professor Sharmila Lodhia will offer an analysis of a series of anticipated and unanticipated ways in which ideas about gender have entered contemporary law and politics inviting pause to consider what a “common good” enshrined in concepts like equality\, justice and rights even looks like within a transnational landscape characterized by distinct histories\, contexts and societal norms. Professor Lodhia argues that when undertaking advocacy interventions in the arena of gender justice\, whether on a local or global scale\, we must remain self-reflexive and consider not only the particular visibilities but also particular vulnerabilities within mainstream movements. \nStephanie Wildman will respond\, drawing on her essay on Gender In/Sight to suggest frames for processing the spoken and unspoken gender-based assumptions that pulsate through the news.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/what-is-at-stake-for-gender-justice-in-2016-rethinking-gender-and-the-politics-of-possible/
LOCATION:St. Clare Room\, Library and Learning Commons\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161021T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20160930T230813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160930T230813Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation about Israeli-Palestinian Peace Prospects
DESCRIPTION:A conversation about Israeli-Palestinian peace prospects\, with Maen Rashid Areikat\, Ambassador to the Palestinian Delegation to the United States\, and Jeremy Ben-Ami\, Founder & President of J Street. \nThe Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most complex and polarizing conflicts in modern history.  Nearly seventy years after the foundation of Israel and fifty years since the beginning of the occupation of Gaza and the West Bank territories\, the struggle between Israelis and Palestinians seems to be as far as ever from a resolution.  How can Israeli and Palestinian leaders move toward a sustainable peace?  Can the US and the international community help to bridge gaps and bring the two sides together? \nJoin us for a conversation with these very special dignitaries\, about the prospects for achieving peace and why it matters so much to the US and the world. \nMaen Rashid Areikat is originally from Jericho.  He was appointed Ambassador to the Palestinian Delegation to the United States by President Mahmoud Abbas.  He has overseen the Negotiations Affairs Department of the PLO in Ramallah\, providing legal\, policy\, communication and technical support to Palestinian negotiating teams. \nJeremy Ben-Ami’s great-grandparents were among the first settlers in Petah Tikva 130 years ago\, and his grandparents were one of the founding families of Tel Aviv.  He is the founder and President of J Street\, a pro-Israel\, pro-peace American nonprofit that seeks a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. \nModerator Luther Jackson is an expert in Silicon Valley labor market research and analysis\, and is well known as a leader\, facilitator and communicator. \nCo-sponsored by J Street\, Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley\, and First Unitarian Church of San Jose. \nMore information and registration.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/a-conversation-about-israeli-palestinian-peace-prospects/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church\, 160 North Third Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Relations Council%2C Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley":MAILTO:diane@jvalley.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161011T171500
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20161001T175728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161001T175728Z
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SUMMARY:What Is at Stake for Environmental Justice in 2016?
DESCRIPTION:What Is at Stake for Environmental Justice in 2016? The Elusive Role of Race and Equity in Environmental Regulation \nPanel: Tseming Yang\, Christopher Bacon \nAlmost 35 years have passed since protests in Warren County\, NC against the siting of a toxic waste disposal facility in a predominantly African-American community trained nationwide attention on the emerging environmental justice movement. \nEven as the term of the country’s first African -American President comes to an end\, however\, the goal of environmental justice remains unfulfilled.  The talk will review the history of the movement\, how it has changed perspectives on the role of race and equity in environmentalism and regulatory policy\, and some of the remaining key challenges that face the next Administration. \n 
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/what-is-at-stake-for-environmental-justice-in-2016/
LOCATION:St. Clare Room\, Library and Learning Commons\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161005T171500
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20161001T175243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161001T180351Z
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SUMMARY:What is at Stake for Racial and Ethnic Justice in 2016?
DESCRIPTION:What is at Stake for Racial and Ethnic Justice in 2016? Stronger Together\, Making America Great Again \n\nPanelists: Brett Solomon\, Anthony Hazard\, Cruz Medina\, & William O’Neill\, S.J. \nWhat implications do “make America great again” or being “stronger together” have on racial and ethnic justice for the common good? \nThe Bannan Institutes Racial and Ethnic Justice Faculty Collaborative will host a panel discussion that explores the role of race and ethnicity in the current presidential campaigns. The panel will also explore the potential implications of the 2016 election on racial and ethnic justice\, and reflect on the broader contemporary politics of race in the United States. \nThe 2016-2018 Bannan Institute: Is There A Common Good in Our Common Home? A Summons to Solidarity will explore pressing issues of racial and ethnic justice\, economic justice\, gender justice\, and environmental justice facing our world today\, and advance the Jesuit\, Catholic vocation of SCU\, building a more humane\, just\, and sustainable world.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/what-is-at-stake-for-racial-and-ethnic-justice-in-2016/
LOCATION:St. Clare Room\, Library and Learning Commons\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160828T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20160812T214440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160812T214440Z
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SUMMARY:Caliphate in the Latter Days
DESCRIPTION:ISIS and the Concept of Caliphate\nAn exploration of the reasons for the current situation. \nPanel Discussion: \n\nProf. Abdul Jabbar\nImam Bilal\nSister Moina Shaiq\nDr. Harry Manhoff\nDr. H. Koya/Moderator\n\nA select number of faith leaders will be invited to make closing remarks. Light lunch will be served 1.15 PM before the panel discussion! Panel Discussion follows\, with Q&A Session \n  \n 
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/caliphate-in-the-latter-days/
LOCATION:Castro Valley Public Library\, 3600 Northbridge Ave.\, Castro Valley\, CA\, 94546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. H. Koya":MAILTO:drhkoya@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20160704T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T224023Z
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SUMMARY:Nonviolence in Today's Violent World
DESCRIPTION:How to solve issues of racial\, economic\, political and religious injustice with non-violence. \nDownload a flyer: 2016 nonviolence forum \nA SiVIC Interfaith Forum featuring Dr. Subba Rao\, Chairman\, National Youth Project India; Professor Michael Nagler\, Founder and President of The Metta Center for Nonviolence\, Berkeley; and Maha Elgenaidi\, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Islamic Networks Group. Their conversation will be moderated by Dr. Prasad Kaipa\, researcher and consultant and followed by an interactive discussion with the audience. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nPlease RSVP : sulolulla@gmail.com\, 408 530 2733 \, 669 292 1457 \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS: \nMaha ElGenaidi: Maha Elgenaidi is the founder of ING. She is the author of training handbooks on outreach for American Muslims as well as training seminars for public institutions on developing cultural competency with the American Muslim community. A senior fellow of the American Leadership Forum and recently named by the San Jose Business Journal as one of Silicon Valley’s Women of Influence\, Maha has been recognized with numerous civil rights awards\, including the “Civil Rights Leadership Award” from the California Association of Human Relations Organizations and the “Citizen of the Year” award from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. She earned a master’s degree in Religious Studies from Stanford University\, and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Economics from the American University in Cairo. \nMichael Nagler is Professor emeritus of Classics and Comparative Literature at UC\, Berkeley\, where he co-founded the Peace and Conflict Studies Program in which he taught an immensely popular nonviolence course. Among other awards\, he received the Jamnalal Bajaj International Award for “Promoting Gandhian Values Outside India” in 2007. He is the author of The Nonviolence Handbook: A Guide to Practical Action  (2014) as well as The Search for a Nonviolent Future\, which received a 2002 American Book Award and has been translated into Korean\, Arabic\, Italian and other languages; Our Spiritual Crisis: Recovering Human Wisdom in a Time of Violence (2005); The Upanishads (with Sri Eknath Easwaran\, 1987)\, and other books as well as many articles on peace and spirituality. \nDr. Subba Rao: Mahatma Gandhi still lives through the lives of many dedicated soldiers of peace\, such as one of the most popular and dynamic youth leader\, Dr. S.N. Subba Rao\, a fellow of Gandhi Peace Foundation and founder of National Youth Project. He inspires and lifts up the spirit of youth in the world for building a new society based on Love\, Peace\, Harmony and Social Justice. Every one affectionately calls him ‘Bhai Ji\,’ meaning ‘Elder Brother’ and he reciprocates their love with equal abandon. That is why a personal bond is quickly formed between him and anyone who meets him. In 1970\, he founded Mahatma Gandhi Sewa Ashram in Chambal valley at Joura\, district Morena (Madhya Pradesh). The Ashram is organizing khadi and Gramodhyog camps\, Youth leadership camps\, employment generation camps and programs related to empowerment of rural people.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/gandhi-and-nonviolence-today/
LOCATION:Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Dr\, Unit B\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leaders Forum,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160710T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160710T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20160530T225844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160530T225844Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging Abrahamic Faith with Eastern Beliefs- Eid Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Panel presentation : Jews\, Christians\, Muslims\, Hindus\, Buddhists\, Confucians. Audience interactive Questions and Answers and Closing comments\nEid (end of Ramadan) Dinner\n\nMUST RSVP  by  June 30\, 2016 by email:  drhkoya@hotmail.com
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/bridging-abrahamic-faith-with-eastern-beliefs-eid-dinner/
LOCATION:Mughal Restaurant\, 24989 Santa Clara Street\, Hayward\, CA\, 94544\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islamic Interfaith Circle":MAILTO:drhkoya@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160417T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20160414T230152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160414T230152Z
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SUMMARY:Faith of Our Neighbors: Islam
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/faith-of-our-neighbors-islam/
LOCATION:Hiram Hall\, Morgan Hill Community Center\, 17000 Monterey Highway\, Morgan Hill\, CA\, 95037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meeting,Educational,Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islamic Networks Group":MAILTO:mail@ing.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160410T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160410T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20160405T234944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160405T234944Z
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SUMMARY:Religious and Political Extremism - Creating an Effective Response
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Center at the Presidio –AHIMSA-Berkeley and  Pacifica Institute present \nReligious and Political Extremism –\nCreating an Effective Response\nExploring the extremist phenomenon with a distinguished interfaith panel with a view toward developing positive\, workable solutions \nPanel: \n\nFatih Ates – Pacifica Institute  \nPacifica recently presented “Combating the Cancer of Extremism” in Sunnyvale\nRabbi-Cantor Elana Rosen-Brown \nCongregation Rodef Sholom\, San Rafael\nRecently participated in “Faith\, Fear\, and Fact” in Marin\nRod Cardoza – Abrahamic Alliance International \nThe San Jose- based Alliance creates opportunities to bridge the divide among Jews\, Christians and Muslims\nRavit Baer – Israeli Deputy Consul General\, San Francisco\nElizabeth Padilla – Brahma Kumaris\nMusic and Attitudinal Healint\n\nModerator – Rev. Gerry Caprio\nInterfaith Center at the Presidio and AHIMSA-Berkeley \nDownload a flyer
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/religious-and-political-extremism-creating-an-effective-response/
LOCATION:Interfaith Center at the Presidio\, 130 Fisher Loop\, Presidio\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Center at the Presidio":MAILTO:info@interfaith-presidio.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20160402T185839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160402T185918Z
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SUMMARY:Meet a Muslim
DESCRIPTION:QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS\nJoin 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 is Sharia law? How do Muslims view terrorism? What factors contributed to the rise of Islamic fundamentalism? Join in the discussion. \n\nAzam Khan is a content strategist specializing in omnichannel storytelling.\nJehan Hakim is a SF native\, Mother of four\, Senior at SFSU; Political Science (BA). President of AAYSP (non Profit Yemeni educational organization www.aaysp.org). Teacher at MCC (Rahmah Foundation).\nMoina Shaiq is a Muslim resident of Fremont for the past 33 years\, a mother of four and an active member of our community.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/meet-a-muslim-3/
LOCATION:Suju’s Coffee\, 4949 Stevenson Blvd.\, Fremont\, CA\, 94538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meeting,Educational,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160401T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062558
CREATED:20160305T014750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160305T014750Z
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SUMMARY:Violence-Free\, Resilient Communities
DESCRIPTION:Transforming Culture through Healing Resources \nWe all play a role in creating violence-free\, resilient communities.  Join us for a special community awareness program to learn what is needed for our community to thrive\, despite ongoing challenges\, and how we can help address the needs.  People from the faith community\, medicine\, behavioral health\, justice and law enforcement communities are invited to join together in learning from two panels of experts and our multi-disciplinary conversation. \nPanel 1:  Understanding Trauma and the Cycle of Violence through Multiple Lenses \n\nPastor Danny Sanchez\, The City Peace Project\nDr. Adella Garland\, Chief of Trauma Surgery\, Valley Medical Center\nMaretta Juarez\, Sr. Manager\, Family & Children’s Division\, SCC Behavioral Health Services Dept.\nJeff Rosen\, District Attorney of SCC\nLieutenant Johnson Fong\, San Jose Police Department.\n\nPanel 2:  A Resiliency Model from Israel:  Treatment\, Prevention and Public Awareness \n\nYotam Dagan\, Community Programming Director\, NATAL\nMaya Tadmor-Anderman\, Executive Director\, American Friends of NATAL.\n\nCo-sponsored by Vice Mayor Rose Herrera\, Santa Clara County Public Health\, The City Peace Project\, Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office\, San Jose Police Department\, Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley\, NATAL:  Israel Trauma Center\, Israeli Consulate of the Pacific Northwest. \nInformation and Registration at www.jvalley.org/calendar/violence-free-resilient-communities
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/violence-free-resilient-communities/
LOCATION:San Jose City Hall\, 200 E. Santa Clara Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meeting,Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Relations Council%2C Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley":MAILTO:diane@jvalley.org
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