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We Need to Talk

We Need to Talk

The Intercultural Dialogue Institute GTA and Beth Shalom Synagogue recently hostedAn Interfaith Dialogue of Jews and Muslims:The Challenges and Opportunities of Society and Assimilation [http://toronto.interculturaldialog.com/jewish-muslim-dialogue-challenges-and-opportunities-of-society-and-assimilation/] . We sat down with Azim Shamshiev, Executive Vice President of Intercultural Dialogue Institute GTA to talk about the long-term impact

Muslim leaders condemn stabbing of Canadian forces members

Ayanle Hassan Ali

Muslim leaders condemn stabbing of Canadian forces members

Canadian Muslim leaders are condemning the stabbing of two members of Canada’s military on Monday by a man who claimed that he received orders from Allah to kill people. “It’s a horrible crime that all Canadian Muslims strongly condemn,” said Dr Wael Shehab, Imam of Masjid Toronto. “I,

Nevruz Spring Festival

Anatolian Heritage Federation

Nevruz Spring Festival

You are invited !! Nevruz Spring Festival “Celebrating Colours of 22 Diverse Cultures” On Sunday , March 20th, 2016 12 PM – 6 PM Montecassino Hotel 3710 Chesswood Dr, Downsview, ON M3J 2P6 Near by Downsview Subway Station Sheppard and Dufferin FOOD CONTEST, MUSIC- FOLK DANCE,- KIDS CORNER AND MUCH MORE .. Please

USMC Announces Return of Kelly Lecture

Canadian Muslims

USMC Announces Return of Kelly Lecture

This March will see the return of one of St. Mike’s great traditions, the John M. Kelly Lecture in Theology. Cardinal Peter Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and Archbishop emeritus of Cape Coast (Ghana), will deliver this year’s presentation, a talk entitled Laudato

Not in God’s Name: Religions Against Religious Violence

Not in God’s Name: Religions Against Religious Violence

Muneeb Nasir, Executive Director of the Cordoba Centre for Civic Engagement and Leadership [http://cordobacentre.com/] speaks about on why religiously motivated violence is not condoned. “Most violence, conflicts and wars have nothing to do with religion whatsoever,” says Muneeb Nasir. “They are about power, territory, and glory, things that

An Interfaith Dialogue of Jews and Muslims

Beth Sholom Congregation

An Interfaith Dialogue of Jews and Muslims

An Interfaith Dialogue of Jews and Muslims: The Challenges and Opportunities of Society and Assimilation March 9th, 2016 – 7PM-9PM Beth Sholom Congregation 1145 Eglinton Ave W. Toronto ON M6C 2E6 Refreshments will be provided [http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-interfaith-dialogue-of-jews-and-muslims-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-society-and-tickets-22069798361?ref=ebtnebregn] Speakers: Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich Beth Sholom Congregation Shaykh

What do you think when you look at me?

Canadian Muslims

What do you think when you look at me?

When you look at Muslim scholar Dalia Mogahed, what do you see: a woman of faith? a scholar, a mom, a sister? or an oppressed, brainwashed, potential terrorist? In this personal, powerful talk, Mogahed asks us, in this polarizing time, to fight negative perceptions of her faith in the media

Imam Michael Abdur Rashid Taylor receives Excellence in Religion Award

African Canadian Achievement Awards (ACAA)

Imam Michael Abdur Rashid Taylor receives Excellence in Religion Award

Imam Michael Abdur Rashid Taylor was honored for his work as a religious leader in Canada with the 2016 Excellence in Religion Award by the African Canadian Achievement Awards (ACAA) at a gala held on Saturday, February 20. “Being there with the number and caliber of leaders in the Black

SYMPOSIUM: Christian-Muslim Relations in a Year of Mercy

Intercultural Dialogue Institute

SYMPOSIUM: Christian-Muslim Relations in a Year of Mercy

Source: SYMPOSIUM: Christian-Muslim Relations in a Year of Mercy | Intercultural Dialogue Institute – GTA (Toronto) [http://toronto.interculturaldialog.com/symposium-catholic-muslim-relations-in-a-year-of-mercy/] SYMPOSIUM: Christian-Muslim Relations in a Year of Mercy SYMPOSIUM: THE QUALITY OF MERCY IS NOT STRAIN’D: CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM RELATIONS IN A YEAR OF MERCY Keynote Address: Rev. Dr. Elias Mallon, S.

Muslims Mourn Renowned Writer Idris Tawfiq

Muslims Mourn Renowned Writer Idris Tawfiq

Idris Tawfiq, a renowned British Muslim writer, public speaker and consultant who enriched the Islamic world with his articles and lectures passed away on Wednesday, February 17, the news which spread sadness among his readers. “It is with immense sadness that I share the news of the passing of our

Interfaith response to the refugee crisis

Interfaith response to the refugee crisis

As part of World Interfaith Harmony Week [http://interfaithtoronto.ca/], the Darchei Noam Synagogue, along with the Intercultural Dialogue Institute [http://toronto.interculturaldialog.com/], presented a panel discussion on the multi-faith efforts to bring refugees, especially Syrian refugees, to Canada on Tuesday night. The event, chaired by award-winning author and

Faith leaders denounce religiously motivated violence

Faith leaders denounce religiously motivated violence

A panel of religious leaders spoke out against violence done in the name of religion – or in the name of God – at an event held at York University on Wednesday, February 3. Titled, ‘Not in God’s Name: Religions Against Religious Violence’, the event was organized by a multi-faith coalition

The Power of Interfaith Work

The Power of Interfaith Work

The Power of Interfaith Work was the theme of a dinner event held the Sayeda Khadija Centre on Sunday evening to launch the World Interfaith Harmony Week in the Greater Toronto Area. Based The Common Word Initiative, World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed to the UN General Assembly on

Stewards of the Earth: Fulfilling Our Environmental Trust

Canadian Muslims

Stewards of the Earth: Fulfilling Our Environmental Trust

The Muslim Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto [https://www.facebook.com/mcuoft/] in collaboration withkhaleafa.com – A Sacred Trust [https://www.facebook.com/khaleafacom-A-Sacred-Trust-254338534578391/] and BlossomPure Organic [https://www.facebook.com/BlossomPureOrganic/] brings you this Winter 2016 Symposium, titled “Stewards of the Earth: Fulfilling Our Environmental Trust.” We’re

Toronto celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week

Toronto celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week

World Interfaith Harmony Week will be celebrated in Toronto next week, January 31 – February 9, with activities across the city. The World Interfaith Harmony Week provides a platform – one week in a year – when all interfaith groups and other groups of goodwill can show the world what a powerful movement

World's Largest Interfaith Gathering in Utah

World's Largest Interfaith Gathering in Utah

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/worlds-largest-interfaith-gathering-in-utah/whos-coming-to-the-parliament/] (October 12, 2015) – Bringing thousands of participants from different faith groups, the Parliament of World’s Religions, the world’s largest inter-religious gathering is set to take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, October 15-19. “Parliament is coming here because we’

Interfaith Iftar tackles issue of child hunger

Interfaith Iftar tackles issue of child hunger

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/interfaith-iftar-tackles-issue-of-child-hunger/idi-york-1/] Dr. Shari Goldberg, Reverend Maggie Helwig and Muneeb Nasir[The following is an edited transcript of a presentation delivered by Muneeb Nasir at an Interfaith Iftar dinner held on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at York University in Toronto. Other panelists were

UofT students hold Muslim Jewish Day of Service

UofT students hold Muslim Jewish Day of Service

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/uoft-students-hold-muslim-jewish-day-of-service/muslim-jewish-day-of-service/] (March 19, 2015) – Students at the University of Toronto St. George campus held a Muslim Jewish Day of Service last Friday, March 13. “The objective of this event is to cultivate a deeper understanding between the Muslim and Jewish faiths,” Ahmad

Whose God is it anyway?

Whose God is it anyway?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/whose-god-is-it-anyway/fr-damian-macpherson2/] By Rev. Damian MacPherson, SA (March 16, 2015) – Use of descriptive language attempting to describe the behavior of ISIS members has been all but exhausted. The occurring bloodcurdling images from such events serve to stir the deepest resentments we are able

Islamophobia and anti-Semitism share common features

Islamophobia and anti-Semitism share common features

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/islamophobia-and-anti-semitism-share-common-features/idi-feb-10-1/] (February 15, 2015) – Islamophobia and anti-Semitism have many features in common, according to Ivan Kalmar, a University of Toronto professor. “Islamophobia and anti-Semitism show similarities to each other that other hatreds don’t,” said Professor Ivan Kalmar. “Of course, we must

Solar Energy: A leap of faith

Solar Energy: A leap of faith

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/solar-energy-a-leap-of-faith/solar-energy/] By Beatrice Ekwa Ekoko (February 10, 2015) – What do many faith communities have in common besides shared teachings and philosophies that speak of caring for the earth? Buildings of course, with rooftops-many of which are perfectly angled to receive the glorious

Toronto Muslim leaders talk about preaching Islam

Toronto Muslim leaders talk about preaching Islam

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-muslim-leaders-talk-about-preaching-islam/skc1/] (February 8, 2015) – Muslim leaders from across the Greater Toronto Area attended a seminar on Saturday titled, “Preaching Islam in the North American Context”, that was hosted by the Mississauga-based Canadian Centre for Deen Studies [http://centrefordeenstudies.com/index.html]. “This

Toronto celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week

Toronto celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-celebrates-world-interfaith-harmony-week/idi_4-feb-3-2015/] (February 5, 2015) – This week, Toronto is celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week [http://www.interfaithtoronto.ca/index.html] and there is growing interest across the city by faith and civic groups to partake in interfaith activities. “This is the third

Prison chaplains offer vital support

Prison chaplains offer vital support

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/prison-chaplains-offer-vital-support/islamicchaplaincy2/] (January 27, 2015) – Chaplains who support inmates in prisons need our support, according to Canadian Senator Don Meredith. Speaking at the Third Annual ONE LOVE Chaplaincy Fund Raising dinner held last Saturday evening in Toronto, Senator Meredith said, “I am proud

Honoring GTA Emerging Young Leaders

Honoring GTA Emerging Young Leaders

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/honoring-gta-emerging-young-leaders/idi-uoft-pres1/] Dr. Meric Gertler, President of the University of Toronto delivers keynote speech(January 26, 2015) – Mustafa Ahmed and Danny Richmond were the winners of the inaugural Emerging Young Leaders Award that was given out by the Intercultural Dialogue Institute (GTA) [http: