by sivicouncil | Aug 19, 2017 | statements
From its formation, the Silicon Valley Interreligious Council has devoted itself to building interreligious understanding and harmony in order to seek a more just and compassionate society in Silicon Valley. We, as people seeking compassion and reconciliation, are...
by sivicouncil | Mar 9, 2017 | statements
It’s happened yet again. The Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos was evacuated due to a bomb threat. [See story here.] Last week, the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center in Palo Alto was evacuated after receiving a similar threat. Across the...
by sivicouncil | Jan 20, 2017 | statements
The Silicon Valley Interreligious Council joins with other interfaith councils around the Bay Area in condemning the bomb threats that were directed at two Bay Area Jewish schools- one in Marin County and the other in San Mateo- that were part of a nation-wide series...
by sivicouncil | Dec 1, 2016 | statements
SF Bay Area Faith Leaders Denounce Incidents of Hate Targeting Religion December 1, 2016 News of a hateful letter received by the Evergreen Islamic Center in San Jose and at least five other mosques is the most recent of an increasing number of incidents targeting...