February 2016
ING Panel : Combating the Cancer of Extremism
Register at Eventbrite Panelists: Eli Taub: After a long career at Kaiser Permanente as a pediatrician, Eli retired and is now an active member in many Jewish organizations. He served on the Santa Clara County’s Human Relations Commission and has helped plan the County Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony. Eli attended the University of Michigan and received his M.D. at the University of Chicago. He and his wife have two grown children and three granddaughters. Eli represents the Jewish religion. Henry Millstein:…
Find out more »April 2016
Muslim/Jewish Halaqa-Seder: A Celebration of the Exodus Story
Join us for dramatic reenactments of scenes from the Exodus Story from Muslim and Jewish scriptures followed by engaging interfaith table conversations and a halal/kosher dinner among Muslim and Jewish members of South Bay communities. Last year’s event was sold out. Register online at ing.org/events/muslim-jewish-halaqa-seder-a-celebration-of-the-exodus-story/ At last year’s event, a group of Muslims and Jews gathered in Palo Alto on Sunday, March 29th, 2015, for a one-of-a-kind Seder and Halaqa that looked at scenes from the Exodus story from the…
Find out more »Faith of Our Neighbors: Islam
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
Find out more »November 2016
ING Interfaith Speakers Bureau Happy Hour & Training
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, colleges, community centers, faith-based organizations, and other venues. The Interfaith Speakers Bureau currently includes representatives of the Islamic, Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, and Hindu religions. In addition…
Find out more »December 2016
ING Interfaith Speakers Bureau Training
Recent events have highlighted the importance of education and engagement about Muslims and their faith. If you want are interesting in challenging Islamophobia and bigotry by educating fellow Americans about your faith, we invite you to consider joining the San Francisco Bay Area Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB). The ISB provides education about American Muslims and their faith as a means of clarifying misconceptions and promoting mutual respect and understanding among diverse audiences, including middle and high schools, universities, faith-based and…
Find out more »ING Interfaith Speakers Bureau Training
Recent events have highlighted the importance of education and engagement about Muslims and their faith. If you want are interesting in challenging Islamophobia and bigotry by educating fellow Americans about your faith, we invite you to consider joining the San Francisco Bay Area Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB). The ISB provides education about American Muslims and their faith as a means of clarifying misconceptions and promoting mutual respect and understanding among diverse audiences, including middle and high schools, universities, faith-based and…
Find out more »February 2017
Know Your Neighbor Webinar
Grounding, Re-Focus, & Living the Best Expressions of our Faiths: Interacting with the current political climate The 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…
Find out more »“Meet a Muslim” and other ways of addressing Islamophobia
In response to rising Islamophobia, “Meet a Muslim” events are now growing in popularity. In this webinar we will share ideas, advice and inspiration for others to host similar events in local communities. Join us as we talk to activists who have found creative ways to tackle this issue: Facilitator: Kate Chance – Interfaith Coordinator of Islamic Networks Group, Lead Organizer of Know Your Neighbor: Multifaith Encounters Panelists: Mona Haydar — www.monahaydar.com/ Catherine Orsborn — Campaign Director of Shoulder to…
Find out more »March 2017
Interfaith 101: First Steps in Building Interfaith Relations
Interested in interfaith engagement? Not sure where to begin? Looking to further develop your interfaith initiatives? Join 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. We will be joined by representatives of Interfaith Youth Core, United Religions Initiative--North America and Spokane Interfaith Council. Facilitator: Kate Chance – Interfaith Coordinator of Islamic Networks Group…
Find out more »April 2017
Film Premiere: St. Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt
During the Crusades, Saint Francis of Assisi risked his life by walking across enemy lines to meet the Sultan of Egypt, the Muslim ruler Al-Malik al-Kamil. This remarkable encounter, and the commitment to peace of the two men behind it, sucked the venom out of the Crusades and changed the relationship between Muslims and Christians for the better. Featuring dramatic reenactments and renowned scholarship, this amazing story is brought to life in "The Sultan and the Saint." Scholars interviewed include…
Find out more »June 2017
Unity Rally
Join us in this CELEBRATION of diversity, acceptance and inclusion, as we gather to show the world that we will not accept any form of hate in our district. WHY: A group called ACT FOR AMERICA has chosen Santa Clara as one of its locations across the country to stage an anti-Muslim demonstration. The group has been classified as a HATE GROUP, and has made it their mission to villainize Muslims, building a plaform to perpetuate and promote the most…
Find out more »October 2017
Release of Know Your Neighbor Curated Educational Content
ANNOUNCING RELEASE OF KYN CURATED EDUCATIONAL CONTENT www.ing.org/kyn-content Dozens of Toolkits, Resource Collections, Strategy Guides, and More Now Available Thanks to the effort of Islamic Network Group partners in the past two #KnowYourNeighbor campaigns which reached 10 million people — Back-to-School and Share Your Story — we have curated many pieces of educational content on a variety of topics such as lesson plans on different faith traditions, anti-bullying training, and programs to foster inclusive schools. We want to highlight the resources of our…
Find out more »December 2017
SiVIC Interreligious Leaders Forum: Women and Religion
Join SiVIC for a Conversation on Women and Religion on Sunday, December 10th, 2017, at 2:30pm at the Pacifica Institute, 1257 Tasman Drive Suite B, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 This panel will discuss the unique relationship between religion and women, discussing topics such as stereotypes held about female faith practitioners, women’s rights, prominent women figures in faith traditions, and unique challenges women of faith face in their daily lives. Speakers: Buddhist: Tenzin Chogkyi Christian: George McDonnell Hindu: Sulochina Lulla Jew: Rabbi Amy Eilberg…
Find out more »January 2018
April 2018
Know Your Neighbor: Be An Upstander Campaign
As many of you may be aware, a horrible letter has been circulating in the U.K. (and the U.S. virtually) encouraging individuals to participate in “Punish a Muslim Day” on April 3rd. While we hope this letter is simply an empty threat and that it never gains traction in the United States (thanks to the efforts of Muslim Advocates who has been busy contact social media companies about it), we want to be prepared to respond in case it does…
Find out more »Planting Seeds in New Lands — A Know Your Neighbor Inspired Event
A Muslim-Jewish Gathering Join us as we share our rich personal histories of movement from one land to another. We will create a safe spiritual space in which we can meaningfully connect, learn together and enjoy a delicious Kosher and Halal meal. Keynote Speaker Mohammad Modarres Founder of Abe’s Meats, the first-ever “Interfaith Meat” (both Halal and Kosher), Mohammad Modarres, MSc, previously co-founded a biotechnology company, redesigned a board game and worked as a political cartoonist. He is a 2018…
Find out more »May 2018
Know Your Neighbor: Ladies Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by Islamic Networks Group and Women of Shir Hadash Free and open to the public, however, please register here so that we can set enough tables and chairs for all in attendance. While people in our community come from a variety of backgrounds, ideologies, and religions, one thing many of us hold in common is a shared appreciation of food, coffee, and tea. Join us for the opportunity to get to better know others in our community over high tea, snacks,…
Find out more »May 2020
ING Panel and SiVIC Forum: Responding Collectively to Ahmaud Arbery’s Murder
A recent video capturing the murder of a young man out for a jog has sparked national outrage. More than two months after the shooting, the father and son responsible for this travesty have finally been arrested and charged with the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. Yet this is not the first and is not likely to be the last in a long series of similar cases. The history of anti-Black racism and its resultant atrocities, while egregious, bears similarities…
Find out more »December 2020
Human Rights Day – A Conversation with Bay Area Interfaith Councils
In commemoration of UN Human Rights Day, join Islamic Networks Group, the San Francisco Foundation, the Northern California Board of Rabbis, and leaders of seven Bay Area interfaith councils in a conversation on human rights work in the Bay Area. Joining are representatives of Eden Interfaith Council, Interfaith Council of Alameda County, Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County, Marin Interfaith Council, Peninsula Multifaith Coalition, San Francisco Interfaith Council, Silicon Valley Interreligious Council. UN Human Rights Day is the day the…
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