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:…
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Community, Identity, and Violence in the Age of Social Media
Speaker: Rohit Chopra is Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Santa Clara University. His research focuses on the relationship between global media, including new media, and cultural identity and politics. He is the author of Technology and Nationalism in India: Cultural Negotiations from Colonialism to Cyberspace (Cambria 2008), co-editor of Global Media, Culture, and Identity (Routledge, 2011), co-editor of a special issue of the Economic and Political Weekly titled, “Reflections on Empire,” as well as author of several…
Find out more »Ashure- Noah’s Pudding
We dream a ship. On this ship, people of the globe live in harmony with one another. As a cup of Noah's pudding, each nation embraces the other. We dream a ship. On this ship, everyone will be able to keep and retain their own identity, culture, faith, heritage, richness and taste. Pacifica Institute cordially invites you to enjoy Ashure with us.
Find out more »New Paths in Muslim, Christian, and Jewish Dialogue- Rod Cardoza
Rod Cardoza is the founder and executive director of Abrahamic Alliance International , a peacebuilding nonprofit organization that unites Jews, Christians and Muslims to serve the poor. As a cultural, theological and linguistic anthropologist, he's published ethnographic research on Muslim ritual and lectures internationally on Muslim-Christian dialogue. He studied Urdu language at Delhi University and Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi, India. He researched social stratification among Muslim communities in Ahmedabad, India; shamanism among Maguindanaon Muslims in rural Mindanao, Philippines;…
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 »Religious and Political Extremism – Creating an Effective Response
Interfaith Center at the Presidio -AHIMSA-Berkeley and Pacifica Institute present Religious and Political Extremism - Creating an Effective Response Exploring the extremist phenomenon with a distinguished interfaith panel with a view toward developing positive, workable solutions Panel: Fatih Ates - Pacifica Institute Pacifica recently presented "Combating the Cancer of Extremism" in Sunnyvale Rabbi-Cantor Elana Rosen-Brown Congregation Rodef Sholom, San Rafael Recently participated in "Faith, Fear, and Fact" in Marin Rod Cardoza – Abrahamic Alliance International The San Jose- based Alliance…
Find out more »May 2016
Keeping Families Safe on the Internet
FBI officers from the San Francisco Bay Area local branch will present a lecture on cybercrimes and internet safety. They will share tips on how to keep our families, especially children, safe on the internet. RSVP here
Find out more »June 2016
Ramadan Iftar
The Art of Living Together: Building Relationships Keynote Speaker: Dr. Scott Alexander, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies, Catholic Theological Union at Chicago Please join us for an lftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a peaceful society by building new relationships. RSVP to pacificasv.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Ramadan iftar
Keynote Speaker: Sam Liccardo, San Jose Mayor. Please join us for an iftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a peaceful society by building new relationships. Co-sponsored by the Diocese of San Jose and SiVIC. RSVP at Eventbrite
Find out more »Refugee iftar dinner
Keynote Speaker: Dave Cortese, Santa Clara County Supervisor. Please join us for an iftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a peaceful society by building new relationships. RSVP at Eventbrite
Find out more »Ramadan iftar
The Art of Living Together: Building Relationships Please join us for an iftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a peaceful society by building new relationships. RSVP at Eventbrite
Find out more »November 2016
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner 2016
Pacifica Institute would like to invite you to our annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Friday, November 18th. Journalist Mahir Zeynalov, a weekly columnist at Al Arabiya and a blogger at Huffington Post will discuss the recent changes in Turkey and answer questions. Admission is free, however seating is limited, so please RSVP.
Find out more »December 2016
Human Rights Day with Keith Hiatt
The Challenge and Promise of Human Rights and Technology Speaker Keith Hiatt is Benetech's new Vice President of Human Rights Programs. He leads Benetech's efforts to empower human rights defenders around the world by providing techology solutions and capacity-building. "Keith is a proven leader and pioneer with vast expertise in the intersection of human rights, technology, policy and law," said Betsy Beaumon, president of Benetech.
Find out more »May 2017
Ramadan Interfaith Iftar Dinner
Please join us for an iftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a peaceful society by building new relationships. Please RSVP by May 29 to pacificasv.eventbrite.com Sponsored by Pacifica Institute, SiVIC, ING, Santa Clara University, St. Luke Lutheran Church, United Nations Association.
Find out more »June 2017
Ramadan Interfaith Iftar Dinner
Please join us for an iftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a peaceful society by building new relationships. This years iftar dinner's theme will be "Living Together: Respect, Dialogue and Interaction." Keynote speaker: Bishop Patrick J. McGrath Please RSVP by June 7 at pacificasv.eventbrite.com Sponsored by Pacifica Institute, SiVIC, ING, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, Santa Clara University, Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley, United Nations Association
Find out more »Refugee Iftar Dinner
World Refugee Day Please join us for an iftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a peaceful society by building new relationships. Please RSVP by June 19 at pacificasv.eventbrite.com Sponsored by Pacifica Institute, SiVIC, Embrace Relief, American Red Cross, Santa Clara County, Refugee and Immigrant Forum of Santa Clara County, United Nations Association
Find out more »October 2017
UN Day 2017
United Nations Day Since 1948, United Nations Day has been celebrated around the world in recognition of the 72 years of their service to humanity in the prevention of war and conflict, as well as the countless and continuous efforts they dedicate to make the world a better place to live. In recognition of this special occasion, Mid Peninsula UNA and SVUNA are honored to present keynote speaker, Mike Beard, Executive Director of the United Nations Foundation. In his role…
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February 2018
April 2018
9th International Children’s Festival
The Bay Area is a microcosm of the national melting pot, a place where people of different ethnicities make more than half of the overall population in the area. The region possesses a rich history, culture and amazing diversity. Each culture brings something different to the mix, and takes from it their own experience. Bringing these into dialogue with each other advances a conversation about our home, and fosters a just and equitable society. The International Children’s Festival has been…
Find out more »May 2018
Ramadan Iftar Dinner by Pacifica Institute SV
Please join us for an Iftar Dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan. "The Art of Living Together: Building Relationships" RSVP Required by May 22 at https://pacificasv.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Ramadan Iftar Dinner with guest speaker Dr Sophia Pandya by Pacifica Institute
Please join us for an Iftar Dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan. "The Art of Living Together: Building Relationships" RSVP Required by May 30 at https://pacificasv.eventbrite.com
Find out more »June 2018
Ramadan Interfaith Iftar Dinner with Keynote by Cindy Chavez & Dave Cortese Hosted by Pacifica Institute & Cathedral Basilica of Saint Thomas
Please join us for an Iftar Dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan. "The Art of Living Together: Building Relationships" Keynote by: Cindy Chavez & Dave Cortese, Santa Clara County Supervisors RSVP Required by June 4 at https://pacificasv.eventbrite.com
Find out more »September 2018
Cyber Security and Social Media Safety by Local FBI Service
Location: Pacifica Institute, San Jose, 1257 Tasman Dr. Unit B&C, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 RSVP Required. FREE Admission
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November 2018
April 2019
Multicultural and Interfaith Passover Seder — Pacifica Institute (SiVIC April Forum)
"Finding Home -- Exploring Our Family Stories" Date/Time: 04/04/2019 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Pacifica Institute Silicon Valley Branch 1257 Tasman Dr. , Unit B, Sunnyvale, CA. 94089 Event Link: https://bit.ly/2TxOmjL "This year our organizations are celebrating Passover with the theme of Finding Home: Exploring our Family Stories. In the story of Passover, the idea of home changes across generations. Where the Israelites call home changes over the course of the Passover story and home changes across generations for our…
Find out more »04/20/19 Sort Food 2nd harvest Bank
Please join Pacifica Youth Group to sort food at Second Harvest Bank!
Find out more »August 2019
08/17/19 Red Cross Blood Drive @Pacifica Institute
RSVP @https://bit.ly/2RLwkHw Free Admission
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