In light of the current war and geopolitical crisis in the Middle East, how are our religious communities across the United States impacted? What role(s) can people of faith play in preventing and disrupting anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish hate and discrimination in our communities? Join us for a critical conversation to learn more about how Islamophobia & antisemitism are showing up in our communities and what we, as people of faith, can do about it.

Participants will explore concrete examples of how people are coming together across differences but are choosing to show up for each other - and to stand against all forms of hate and discrimination in this time and work together towards a greater vision of an America where everyone belongs. Participants will explore concrete examples of how people are coming together across differences but are choosing to show up for each other - and to stand against all forms of hate and discrimination in this time and work together towards a greater vision of an America where everyone belongs. This event is hosted by the Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign: Standing with American Muslims; Advancing American Ideals, and the Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley State University and will feature special guests, Jenan Mohajir & Rebecca Russo who are Muslim & Jewish colleagues at Interfaith America.

Listen to a recent conversation with Jenan Mohajir and Rebecca Russo, both Vice Presidents at Interfaith America, narrate their personal stories and the friendship they insist on maintaining in the face of ongoing devastating news from Israel/Palestine.

And this article from them published in October 2023.