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At Mayor’s Interfaith Breakfast, Some Respectful Dissents from The New York Post
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s annual interfaith breakfast is typically a feel-good event, a chance for the mayor and other city officials to mingle with representatives of many religions.…
Robert Carter, civil rights pioneer from NJ passes away
We at the Peace Islands Institute were deeply saddened to hear about the death of Judge Robert Carter who passed away on January 3rd, 2012 at the age…
Three faiths consider connection to singular land – December 19, 2011
In an area of the world where three major religions overlap and sometimes collide, there is also a shared tradition and spirituality going back thousands of years. On…
Mary in Islam
PII Women Association Director Nuray Sonmez delivered a speech on Mary in the Qur'an at Felician College on Saturday Dec. 10, 2011. A brief Q&A followed the speech.…
Abraham’s Table: Peace and Poverty
Bergen Community College hosted the Peace Islands Institute in an Abraham's Table Luncheon on December 6th 2011. The theme of the event was "Peace and Poverty". Speakers from…
What Does Holy Land Mean to Me?
The Temple Neve Shalom in Metuchen hosted the Peace Islands Institute in an Abraham's Table on December 6th 2011 in the evening. The topic discussed was "What Does…
We all have a date with the planet: Home
We are living in exceptional times. Scientists tell us that we have 10 years to change the way we live, avert the depletion of natural resources and the…
Understanding Fethullah Gulen
Foreword: Why Fethullah Gülen?Dedicating a book or any published material to someone is always a hard decision: At one hand, considering the significance of that person for your country, for Muslim World, thus for…
Friendship Gathering at First Presbyterian Church, Carlstadt
The First Presbyterian Church in Carlstadt hosted the Peace Islands Institute in a Friendship Gathering on Sunday, November 20th 2011. Rev Donald Pitches introduced Dr. Levent Koc, Executive…
Abraham’s Table – Thanksgiving & Sacrifice – November 22, 2011
Abraham's table discussion & forum series Thanksgiving & Sacrifice Tuesday , November 22, 2011 at 6:00 pm