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SUMMARY:Healing with Rumi
DESCRIPTION:Rumi; the great jurist\, mystic\, poet\, and scholar was a pioneer of reconciliation and healing during the time he lived\, and continues to inspire hearts and minds to this day. Rumi Forum is proud to announce its special Day of Unity event “Healing with Rumi” where we will reflect on and celebrate this legacy. Please join us for a stimulating journey into Rumi’s universe with three renowned speakers. This webinar is a great opportunity for those interested in religion\, mysticism\, and poetry to rediscover the healing potential of Rumi’s great example in challenging times.  \nThe Day of Unity (DOU) is an annual\, coordinated day of interfaith local\, grassroots action and community building around the DC metro area. This year’s Day of Unity will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 emergency.   \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/healing-with-rumi/
LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT
CATEGORIES:Cultural Programs,Past Events,Webinars: Coffee Night Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200423T190000
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SUMMARY:United in COVID-19: Rediscovering Pluralism in the Face of a Shared Threat
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum is proud to launch the Coffee Night speaker series. Needless to say\, coffee has had a significant place in our lives for ages. We often say “Let’s have a cup of coffee” to imply “Let’s have a conversation”. That being said\, we believe that nothing beats a nice relaxed conversation and invite you both to relieve ourselves over a cup of coffee and to stimulate our minds with various light-hearted talks. Prominent speakers from a variety of backgrounds will be part of this series and all together we will have enriched conversations. \nThursday\, April 23\, 2020  6:00 – 7:00 pm \nONLINE WEBINAR: Link will be provided as you register.  \nFree and Open to the Public –    \n\n\n \nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \nDr. John L. Esposito is University Professor\, Professor of Religion and International Affairs and Founding Director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding and The Bridge Initiative: Protecting Pluralism – Ending Islamophobia at Georgetown University. \n\n\n \nIn 2019\, he was S. Rajaratnam Professor of Strategic Studies\, Rajaratnam School of International Studies\, Singapore. Past President of the American Academy of Religion and Middle East Studies Association\, his more than 55 books include: Islam and Democracy after the Arab Spring\, What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam\, Shariah\, What Everyone Needs to Know\, The Future of Islam\, Who Speaks for Islam?: What a Billion Muslims Really Think\, Unholy War: Terror in the Name of Islam\, The Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality?\, Islamophobia and the Challenge of Pluralism in the 21st Century. Esposito’s writings are translated into more than 45 languages. \nEsposito has served as a consultant to the U.S. Department of State and other agencies\, European and Asian governments\, corporations\, universities\, and media worldwide and has been a member of the World Economic Forum’s Council of 100 Leaders and the E. C. European Network of Experts on De-Radicalisation \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/united-in-covid-19-rediscovering-pluralism-in-the-face-of-a-shared-threat/
LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Webinars: Coffee Night Series
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200422T180000
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SUMMARY:Multi-faith Supplication
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/multi-faith-supplication/
LOCATION:Youtube
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200420T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200420T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Night Series: Muslim Women Speak for Themselves
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum is proud to launch the Coffee Night speaker series. Needless to say\, coffee has had a significant place in our lives for ages. We often say “Let’s have a cup of coffee” to imply “Let’s have a conversation”. That being said\, we believe that nothing beats a nice relaxed conversation and invite you both to relieve ourselves over a cup of coffee and to stimulate our minds with various light-hearted talks. Prominent speakers from a variety of backgrounds will be part of this series and all together we will have enriched conversations. \nMonday\, April 20\, 2020 \n6:00 – 7:00 pm \nONLINE WEBINAR: Link will be provided as you register.  \nFree and Open to the Public –  \n  \n \nPetra Alsoofy is the Outreach & Partnerships Manager at ISPU\, where she strengthens our valued partnerships and forges new ones with organizations who share our goal of empowering American Muslims. She joins ISPU after serving more than four years as an educator at the Arab American National Museum\, where she worked with educators\, students\, and professionals. In her role at the museum\, Petra educated visitors about the history and the contributions of Arab Americans as well as stereotypes and challenges they face. She also serves as a board member on the Michigan Council for History Education. Petra is a graduate of Grand Valley State University where she earned a BA in political science. \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/muslim-women-speak-for-themselves/
LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT
CATEGORIES:Cultural Programs,Past Events,Webinars: Coffee Night Series
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Night Series: The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum is proud to launch the Coffee Night speaker series. Needless to say\, coffee has had a significant place in our lives for ages. We often say “Let’s have a cup of coffee” to imply “Let’s have a conversation”. That being said\, we believe that nothing beats a nice relaxed conversation and invite you both to relieve ourselves over a cup of coffee and to stimulate our minds with various light-hearted talks. Prominent speakers from a variety of backgrounds will be part of this series and all together we will have enriched conversations. \nFriday\, April 17\, 2020 \n6:00 – 7:00 pm \nONLINE WEBINAR: Link will be provided as you register.  \nFree and Open to the Public –  \nAbout the Speaker: \n Dr. Craig Considine is a scholar\, professor\, global speaker\, media contributor\, & public intellectual based at the Department of Sociology at Rice University. He is the author of many books & articles. Dr. Considine’s opinions have been featured in the New York Times\, Washington Post\, CNN\, BBC\, CBS News\, Fox News\, MSNBC\, Newsweek\, & Al Jazeera. He has been invited to speak at some of the leading international organizations & universities in the world. Dr. Considine is visible on social media. He holds a PhD from Trinity College (University of Dublin)\, MSc from Royal Holloway (University of London)\, & BA from American University in Washington\, DC. Dr. Considine is a U.S. Catholic of Irish and Italian descent. \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/humanity-of-muhammad-a-christian-view/
LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT
CATEGORIES:Cultural Programs,Past Events,Webinars: Coffee Night Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200415T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T181311Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Night Series: Faith in American Public Life: Confronting Controversies\, Cultivating Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum is proud to launch the Coffee Night speaker series. Needless to say\, coffee has had a significant place in our lives for ages. We often say “Let’s have a cup of coffee” to imply “Let’s have a conversation”. That being said\, we believe that nothing beats a nice relaxed conversation and invite you both to relieve ourselves over a cup of coffee and to stimulate our minds with various light-hearted talks. Prominent speakers from a variety of backgrounds will be part of this series and all together we will have enriched conversations. \nWednesday\, April 15\, 2020 \n6:00 – 7:00 pm \nONLINE WEBINAR: Link will be provided as you register.  \nFree and Open to the Public –  \nAbout the Speaker: \n \nMelissa Rogers is a nationally known expert on religion in American public life. Her areas of expertise include the United States Constitution’s religious liberty guarantees and the interplay of religion\, law\, policy\, and politics. Rogers currently serves as Visiting Professor at Wake Forest University School of Divinity and as a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. \nRogers previously served as Special Assistant to President Barack Obama and Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (2013-2017)\, Chair of President Obama’s inaugural Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (2009-2010)\, Director of the Center for Religion and Public Affairs at the Wake Forest University School of Divinity (2003 – 2013)\, Executive Director of the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life (2000 – 2003)\, and Associate Counsel/General Counsel of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (1994 – 2000).   \nRogers is author of Faith in American Public Life (2019) and co-author of Religious Freedom and the Supreme Court (2008).  She has received an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from both Wake Forest University and the John Leland Center for Theological Studies.  Rogers holds a J.D. from University of Pennsylvania Law School and a B.A. from Baylor University. In 2017\, President Barack Obama appointed Rogers to serve as a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.  Baylor University awarded her its Pro Texana Medal of Service and the First Freedom Center gave Rogers its Virginia First Freedom Award.  National Journal has recognized Rogers as one of the church-state experts “politicians will call on when they get serious about addressing an important public policy issue.” \n  \n\n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/faith-in-american-public-life/
LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT
CATEGORIES:Cultural Programs,Past Events,Webinars: Coffee Night Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200413T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Night Series: Americans Immersed in COVID-19 News
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum is proud to launch the Coffee Night speaker series. Needless to say\, coffee has had a significant place in our lives for ages. We often say “Let’s have a cup of coffee” to imply “Let’s have a conversation”. That being said\, we believe that nothing beats a nice relaxed conversation and invite you both to relieve ourselves over a cup of coffee and to stimulate our minds with various light-hearted talks. Prominent speakers from a variety of backgrounds will be part of this series and all together we will have enriched conversations. \nMonday\, April 13\, 2020 \n6:00 – 7:00 pm \nONLINE WEBINAR: Link will be provided as you register.  \nFree and Open to the Public –  \nAbout the Speaker: \n \nBaxter Oliphant is a senior researcher at Pew Research Center\, where he focuses on U.S. politics and policy research including partisan polarization\, trust in government\, gun policy and U.S. foreign policy. He received doctoral and master’s degrees in politics from Princeton University and holds a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. His dissertation explored the impact of moments on U.S. presidential elections. Before graduate school\, he worked in political polling for campaigns and industry groups. Oliphant is a member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research and the American Political Science Association. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/coffee-night-series-americans-immersed-covid-19-news/
LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT
CATEGORIES:Cultural Programs,Past Events,Webinars: Coffee Night Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043132
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Night Series: Facing the COVID-19 Challenge with Empathy and Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum is proud to launch the Coffee Night speaker series. Needless to say\, coffee has had a significant place in our lives for ages. Most of us maintain a strong habit of starting the day with it. Some use it anytime\, anywhere to boost energy and for many\, the popularity of coffee is given. However\, what coffee introduces into our lives is not limited to keeping us awake and serving the purpose of a caffeine boost\, but also it also characterizes an integral part of social culture. \nWe often say “Let’s have a cup of coffee” to imply “Let’s have a conversation”. Coffee facilitates many fruitful exchanges\, giving it an invaluable place regardless of the context. That being said\, we believe that nothing beats a nice relaxed conversation and invite you both to relieve ourselves over a cup of coffee and to stimulate our minds with various light-hearted talks. Prominent speakers from a variety of backgrounds will be part of this series and all together we will have enriched conversations. \nFriday\, April 10\, 2020 \n6:00 – 7:00 pm \nONLINE WEBINAR: Link will be provided as you register.  \nFree and Open to the Public –  \nSPEAKER: \n \nDr. Peter Cohen received his Ph.D. from Florida State University in Humanities and Religion\, his M.A. from Florida State University in Biblical Studies and his B.A. in Religion and Philosophy from Springfield College. His dissertation was entitled “A Motif Index of the Angel of Death in Early Rabbinic Literature.” Dr. Cohen came to Clemson in 1995 after teaching at Appalachian State University\, Florida State University\, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee Community College. His teaching interests revolve around looking at the common traits shared by the religious traditions of the world\, rather than looking for their differences. Dr. Cohen can often be found teaching adult education in area churches on Sunday mornings or as an instructor in the University’s Osher Life Long Learning Institute for retired people from the community. Presently\, he is teaching the general education courses in Religion for the department. \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/coffee-night-series/
LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT
CATEGORIES:Evening Programs,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200204T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200204T190000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week with "Living Harmoniously in an Interfaith World: A Muslim Contribution"
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week with “Living Harmoniously in an Interfaith World: A Muslim Contribution” \nA world of interfaith harmony will not be achieved by religious organizations agreeing on theology. Each faith tradition has its own unique teachings and traditions\, and each individual is unique in their own personal understanding of the truth. A durable peace among the diverse peoples of the world will be achieved when individuals become mature in their faith and learn to embrace those from other traditions as fellows of the human family.\nThe purpose of this program\, then\, is to raise awareness of the theological and spiritual resources that empower a life of faith in harmony with a world of diverse beliefs and practices and to encourage the development and dissemination of these resources within each faith tradition as a way to elevate the minds\, hearts\, and actions of people everywhere. \nIn this program\, we invite a Muslim scholar\, Dr. Y. Alp Aslandogan\, to present the basis for his faith`s contribution to the creation of a peaceful world of interfaith harmony. \n  \nTuesday\, February 4\, 2020 \n5:30-7:00 pm \nChurchill Center\nGWU-Gelman Library\n2130 H St NW (1st level)\nWashington\, DC 20052 \nFree and Open to the Public – Registration Required \nTickets must be presented at the library entrance.\nLight refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM\n\n5:30  – Registration and Refreshments\n5:45  – Welcome by Jaiya Jalla\, President\, GW Interfaith Council\n\nGreetings by Paula Boland\, Executive Director\, UNA-NCA\n\n\n5:55  – Introduction to Twelve Gates Foundation by Thomas Cromwell\, Director\n6:05  – Introduction to Rumi Forum and presenter by Ibrahim Anli\, Executive Director\n\nPresentation by Dr. Y. Alp Aslandogan\n\n\n6:30 –  Q&A\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n \nDr. Y. Alp Aslandogan is the Executive Director of the Alliance for Shared Values. Prior to his current position\, Dr. Aslandogan served as the board president of the Institute of Interfaith Dialog in Houston\, Texas.  In that role\, he oversaw the organization of academic as well as grassroots activities of the Institute around topics such as shared values of humanity\, social cognition and conflicts\, the art of living together\, foundations and methodology of interfaith and intercultural dialogue\, and the role of faithful citizens in a democracy. He recently co-authored a book entitled “The Messenger: Prophet Muhammad and His Life of Compassion” and co-edited a book entitled “Muslim Citizens of the Globalized World”. \nDr. Aslandogan is an author and an editor of the Fountain magazine\, and a board member of the Journal of Interreligious Dialogue. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago and served as a faculty member at the University of Texas at Arlington\, and Prairie View A&M University. \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/living-harmoniously-in-an-interfaith-world/
LOCATION:Churchill Center GWU-Gelman Library\, 2130 H St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Programs,Past Events
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20191118T203000
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SUMMARY:Comparative Reading On Two Masters Of Spirituality: Rumi And Emanuel Swedenborg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a comparative reading on the prominent 13th-century Sufi mystic Jelalludin Rumi and renowned 18th-century Swedish scientist\, philosopher\, and theologian Emanuel Swedenborg. With Ori Z. Soltes from Georgetown University and Richard Tafel from the Church of the Holy City as speakers\, we will discuss personal philosophy\, legacy\, and impact of these two prominent luminaries.  \nREGISTER HERE \nMonday\, November 18\, 2019  \n6:30 pm – 6:50 pm        Gathering \n   6:50 pm – 7:50 pm       Discussion   \n7:50 pm – 8:30 pm             Q & A    \n \nChurch of the Holy City  \n1611 16th Street NW\,\nWashington\, DC 20009 \nFree and Open to the Public – Registration Required \nLight refreshments will be provided \n\n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/comparative-reading-on-two-masters-of-spirituality-rumi-and-emanuel-swedenborg/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy City\, 1611 16th Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Programs,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190814T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190814T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043132
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: "Religious Freedom and Minority Rights"
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, August 14\, 2019\, Rumi Forum of Maryland and America Turkish Friendship Association organized an Abrahamic Panel-interfaith discussion and Eid-al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) reception. Religious Freedom and Minority Rights were addressed from the lens of Abrahamic faiths’ perspectives.   \nAbraham`s Tent initiative provided space for people of different religious and cultural traditions to get to know one another through casual conversation starting with the occasion of the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) celebration. Through this event\, people of different religious and cultural traditions joined hands to get to know one another and sought to build a community around it. \nSpeakers: \nRabbi Amy Scheinerman is a teacher\, writer\, and hospice chaplain for the Jewish Federation of Howard County. She is a former trustee on the Board of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR)\, former president of the Baltimore Board of Rabbis\, a current member of the CCAR Responsa Committee\, and editor of the Torah Commentary column of the CCAR newsletter. Her recent book\, The Talmud of Relationships (Volume 1: God\, Self\, and Family & Volume 2: The Jewish Community and Beyond)\, was honored as a finalist in the Jewish Book Council’s 2018 National Jewish Book Awards. She also teaches in a variety of venues\, including the Melton Program in Baltimore. \nRev. Charles Watson\, Jr. is a faculty at the Religious Freedom Center of the Freedom Forum Institute in Washington\, DC\, and a graduate of The Citadel: The Military College of South Carolina. He received a commission into the U.S. Air Force and obtained the rank of captain. He is a graduate of Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology. His career led him to leadership roles as a consultant for DeWolff\, Boberg & Associates\, Inc. and at his current position as the Director of Education for BJC for Religious Liberty in Washington. As a seminary-trained religious liberty advocate and educator\, he routinely speaks across the nation and has published articles in Ethics Daily\, New Baptist Covenant\, and cbfBlog.com.\n  \nDr. Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad is President of the Minaret of Freedom Institute. He is an internationally known interdisciplinary scientist of Palestinian descent and the author of Signs in the Heavens: A Muslim Astronomer’s Perspective on Religion and Science and he teaches courses on Islamic religion\, history and civilization and religion\, science\, and freedom at Wesley Theological Seminary and a course on “Changing Views of the Universe” at American University. Among others\, Dr. Ahmad has received the “Star Cup for Outstanding Public Service” award from Montgomery County Civic Federation. \n  \nEvent Photo
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/abrahamic-discussion-eid-reception/
LOCATION:MARTI\, 6470 Dobbin Rd.\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussions,Past Events,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: "City of Peace" by Henry G. Brinton
DESCRIPTION:On April 4\, 2019\, Rumi Forum and ATFA hosted Henry Brinton to talk about his new book “City of Peace”.  The talk was on Rev. Henry Brinton’s mystery novel “City of Peace\,” hosted by Rumi Forum\, American Turkish Friendship Association\, and Ezher Mosque. The book features Christians and Muslims in the town of Occoquan\, Virginia\, and is a gripping and fast-paced mystery that will engage people politically and spiritually\, leaving them with fresh insight into how they can overcome polarizing divisions among people of different cultures and faiths. \nSpeakers: \nHenry G. Brinton is an author and a Presbyterian pastor who has written on religion and culture for The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, USA Today\, and Huffington Post. His interfaith work and appreciation for the wisdom of the ancient world began on an archaeological dig in the Galilee region of Israel\, while he was a college student. In his writing and ministry\, Henry is committed to building bridges between people of diverse cultures\, religions\, and political positions.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/book-event-city-of-peace-by-henry-g-brinton/
CATEGORIES:Book Talks,Past Events,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190401
DTSTAMP:20260618T043132
CREATED:20190331T194643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T180500Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: "Food and Faith"
DESCRIPTION:On March 31\, 2019\, Rumi Forum organized the Food and Faith event at Sakina Halal Grill in Washington\, DC. Food and Faith both bring people together. Faith traditions have a specific relationship with food. Whether it be the role food plays in daily life or providing food to the needy\, faith traditions recognize this necessity as something more. \nPanelists: \nRev. Canon Leonard L. Hamlin\, Sr. began his tenure at the Washington National Cathedral in April 2018. In his role as Canon Missioner\, Dr. Hamlin oversees the Cathedral’s outreach and social justice initiatives. Prior to his arrival at the Cathedral\, Dr. Hamlin served as the Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Arlington\, VA for 22 years. Dr. Hamlin received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (1983) from the Howard University School of Business\, Master of Divinity Degree (1994)\, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Howard University School of Divinity (1996). He has served and been appointed to numerous community\, faith-based and governmental boards\, commissions\, agencies. \nDr. Zulfiqar A. Kazmi is the founder and Executive Director of The Common Ground USA. This organizational network is dedicated to the promotion of peace through educational programs\, workshops\, conferences\, and research. Dr. Kazmi participated and lectured in more than 200 World Peace Conferences including UN co-sponsored seminars\, symposiums\, and convocations. He launched Scandinavian Peace initiatives and convened a series of seminars at The Washington Times. Dr. Kazmi made history offering special prayers and Salaat ul Maghrib during the last Christmas Dinner hosted by President Obama and First Lady at The White House. He is the recipient of the Fairfax County Proclamation 1998. In 2007 he achieved a nomination for America’s highest Civil Award “Benjamin Franklin Award”. \nJodi Balis\, RD has worked for 15 years in the community and public health in the non-profit sector as a culinary educator\, dietitian\, and nutrition director\, where she implemented cooking and wellness programs for underserved communities in the DC region\, and worked to ensure access to healthy food. Jodi recently pivoted in her career and is now a personal chef\, culinary educator\, bodyworker\, and ritual facilitator. Jodi co-creates Food Rituals with groups and individuals\, which is a visual meditation and embodiment practice that marks milestone moments in life through the collaborative and artful arrangement of vibrant colorful food\, herbs\, spices\, and stones. Jodi is also the creator and host of the podcast Purple Honey\, a gathering of female voices\, where Jewish wisdom and feminine spirituality are explored through the lens of health and wellness. \nFull Event Video  \n\n  \nEvent Photo
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/food-and-faith-at-sakina-halal-grill/
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussions,Past Events,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190306T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190306T133000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043132
CREATED:20190226T171918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T175704Z
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SUMMARY:Discussion: "A Survey about American Muslims
DESCRIPTION:On March 6\, 2019\, Rumi Forum hosted American Muslim Institute’s (AMI) Executive Director Shahid Rahman as he discussed a recent study looking at the perception of American Muslims in the USA and the DMV area. The research examines the public’s perceptions of Muslim Americans. The “Americans’ Views of Muslims Survey” was conducted leading up to the midterm elections in November 2018 – a time period when myths and misinformation about Muslims have figured prominently in some local\, state\, and federal elections. The research includes insight into public perceptions of Muslim Americans at both the national and local levels in Houston\, Orlando\, Tampa\, and the Washington\, DC\, metropolitan area. \nSpeaker: \nShahid Rahman is the executive director of the American Muslim Institution (AMI). He has a Master’s in Islamic Studies. Prior to joining our AMI\, he was the president of Teach and Travel.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/rumi-forum-and-american-turkish-friendship-association-atfa-present-a-survey-about-american-muslims/
LOCATION:Rumi Forum\, 2000 P Street NW Suite #503\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussions,Past Events,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181114
DTSTAMP:20260618T043132
CREATED:20181113T133228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T161042Z
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SUMMARY:Community Thanksgiving Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum sponsored the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner organized by ATFA Fairfax on November 13 in Fairfax\, VA. The dinner was attended by clergy\, community leaders\, and government officials.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/community-thanksgiving-dinner/
LOCATION:ATFA\, 14120 Newbrook Dr.\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement,Past Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181006
DTSTAMP:20260618T043132
CREATED:20181005T195018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T194855Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: "Jesus in Islam"
DESCRIPTION:On October 5\, 2018\, Dr. Zeki Saritoprak’s talk examined the place of Jesus in the Qu’ran and Hadiths. He explored Islamic theological perspectives on Jesus\, including classical and contemporary theologians’ views of Jesus.  Dr. Saritoprak also discussed the different theological views of the descent. Finally\, he addressed the important role that Jesus can play in interfaith dialogue. \nAbout the Author: \nZeki Saritoprak\, Ph.D.\, is Professor and the Bediüzzaman Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies at John Carroll University. He holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Theology from the University of Marmara in Turkey. Professor Saritoprak is the author of Islam’s Jesus (University Press of Florida\, 2014) and over thirty academic articles and encyclopedia entries on topics in Islam. He has served as guest editor for issues of the journals Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations and the Muslim World. He is editor and co-translator of Fundamentals of Rumi’s Thought: A Mevlevi Sufi Perspective (in English; New Jersey: The Light\, 2004) and the editor of a critical edition of al-Sarakhsi’s Sifat Ashrat al-Sa’a (in Arabic; Cairo\, 1993). He is currently preparing a book on Islamic spirituality tentatively titled Islamic Spirituality: Theology and Practice for the Modern World. \nFull Event Video \n\nEvent Photo \n \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/jesus-in-islam/
CATEGORIES:Book Talks,Past Events,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180520T020000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180520T040000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043132
CREATED:20180425T173850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T195550Z
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SUMMARY:Religious Literacy: "Leil Shavu'ot and Suhoor"
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum was hosted by the Ohr Kodesh Congregation on May 20\, 2018\, for a joint celebration of Shavu’ot and Suhoor. \nTikkun Leil Shavuot\, also known as “A Night of Jewish Learning\,” is an opportunity to show that participants are ready to receive the Torah. Throughout the night\, people will gather to study the sacred text\, and facilitate a deeper connection with their faith. By staying awake during the anniversary of the Revelation\, followers signal to the heavens that they are ready to receive blessings from above. In the morning\, many share a Suhoor meal to precede their Ramadan fast. \nRumi Forum prides itself on its interfaith collaborations. We find it increasingly important to celebrate events in conjunction with faith-based communities. There is no better way to connect with another by sharing the joy your faith brings. Oftentimes\, the prevailing commonalities which can bridge neighborhoods\, are overshadowed by unfounded assumptions. Celebrate common points that everyone\, regardless of race\, gender\, and sexuality can enjoy. By inspiring community dialogue\, we hope to take another step forward in creating a peaceful\, tolerant\, environment for all to enjoy.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/leil-shavuot-and-suhoor/
LOCATION:Ohr Kodesh Temple\, 8300 Meadowbrook Ln\, Chevy Chase \, Maryland \, 20815
CATEGORIES:Interfaith Engagement,Past Events,Religious Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180421T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180421T183000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043132
CREATED:20180214T205755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T200930Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: “Abrahamic Perspectives on Preserving the Environment”
DESCRIPTION:On April 21st\, 2018\, Rumi Forum organized an interfaith conversation on the environment from the perspectives of the three Abrahamic religions. \nThe biblical starting point for any discussion of religious environmental stewardship is anchored around the Book of Genesis. Likewise\, The Holy Qur’an and Sunnah are a guiding light for Muslims to promote sustainable development within their home countries and around the world. In modern times\, however\, the Abrahamic vision of the relationship between God\, man\, and nature becomes muddled.  In light of these contemporary confusions about the true nature of stewardship\, and because the concept is so central to the concern of religious tradition\, this panel will hope to shed light on the common concerns\, beliefs\, and aspirations of environmental stewardship. \nSpeakers: \n \nElizabeth (Lizz) Goldstein is a native of Branford\, CT\, in New Haven county. She completed her undergraduate studies in 2010 at Hampshire College in Amherst\, MA\, where she studied the sociology and anthropology of violence and how the environment plays a role in violent conflicts. She spent the Fall 2008 semester in Israel at the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies. In 2016\, Lizz graduated from the Academy for Jewish Religion in Yonkers\, NY in May as an ordained rabbi. She moved down to Virginia to serve as the rabbi of Congregation Ner Shalom shortly after ordination. As an activist\, Lizz has been involved in many Tikkun Olam projects\, was a Global Justice Fellow with American Jewish World Service\, and has advocated on behalf of the environment\, as well as for people. She is dedicated to a career of drawing from Jewish history and values to work toward social justice and is happy to share some of those lessons and values with others. \n  \nTaalibah Hassan\, M.Ed.\, has been a guest speaker on Islam since the 1980’s and is an experienced interfaith dialogue facilitator. She co-authored the chapter “Dialogue as A Way to Know the Other\,” in the book Faithful Neighbors (2016). Taalibah serves on the Board of Directors of the Muslim Association of Virginia\, which has the largest mosque in Prince William County. She is the Vice President. The Muslim Association of Virginia not only oversees the daily\, Friday Congregational\, and Holiday Eid prayers but also Qur’an classes and has both Boy and Girl Scout troops. The Association has a variety of programs that support the religious and social needs of the community\, of more than three thousand people. She also chairs the Interfaith committee that holds several programs each year to educate people about Islam and Muslims. Taalibah has a Graduate Certificate in Muslim-Christian Studies from the Washington Theological Consortium. She is currently enrolled at Hartford Seminary in the Imam and Muslim Community Leadership Certificate program. She is a retired Biology teacher and resides in Dale City with her husband of forty –one years and has two adult children. \n  \n \nRev. Dr. Lisa Kenkeremath serves as Manassas Presbyterian Interim Pastor. She has served pastorates in the Washington\, DC area since 2001\, most recently as Interim Pastor at Grace Presbyterian Church in Springfield\, VA. She holds M.Div. and D.Min. degrees from Virginia Theological Seminary and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary\, respectively\, and has studied in Jerusalem and Aberdeen\, Scotland. She is also the author of the book\, Relentless Mercy\, which is a collection of sermons seeking to illuminate the ways in which God\, in mercy\, acts to touch\, heal\, and repair our broken hearts and broken world. Lisa and her husband\, Deepak Kenkeremath\, have two adult sons and live in Falls Church\, VA. 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/abrahamic-perspectives-on-preserving-the-environment/
LOCATION:Congregation Ner Shalom \, 14010 Spriggs Rd.\, Woodbridge\, VA\, 22193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussions,Past Events,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180330
DTSTAMP:20260618T043132
CREATED:20180514T195237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T202814Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: "Exploring an Interfaith Connection Between Faith and Food"
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum assisted the US Department of Agriculture with organizing an Abrahamic panel of faith and food on March 29\, 2018. The panel discussion\, titled “Faith and Food: Exploring an Interfaith Connection Between Faith and Food“\, examined the deep connection that faith communities have with food and agriculture.  \nDr. Herbert Brown from Black Church Food Security Network\, Imam Albert Sabir from the Nation’s Mosque\, and Cantor Hinda Labovitz from Ohr Kodesh Congregation talked about the connection between faith and food. The panel was moderated by Peter Kovach.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/faith-and-food-exploring-an-interfaith-connection-between-faith-and-food-agriculture/
LOCATION:US Department of Agriculture\, 1400 Independence Ave SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussions,Past Events,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043132
CREATED:20180108T195925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T204345Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: "Challenges to Christianity in the US-Lessons for other faith communities"
DESCRIPTION:On March 22nd\, 2018 we discussed what challenges Christianity faces in 21st century America with a group of distinguished panelists. \n \nRumi Forum and faith leaders discussed the challenges and lessons of Christianity in America. On March 22nd\, panelists presented their own narratives and facilitated strategical interfaith applications for the community. Speakers included Joel Rainey\, lead pastor of Covenant Church in Shepherdstown West Virginia\, Brian Hamilton\, co-pastor of Westminister DC and former professor of sociology in addition to Patrick Carolan\, executive director of the Franciscan Action Network and co-founder of the Global Catholic Climate Movement. The event was moderated by William Dinges who shared his expertise in religion in America.  \nSpeakers: \nJoel Rainey\, the lead pastor of Covenant Church in Shepherdstown West Virginia\, is located in the tri-state area of Maryland\, West Virginia\, and the NOVA/Washington DC area. The author of three books\, Dr. Rainey is a former missionary and evangelical denominational executive with intercultural experience on 5 continents. He has led efforts to plant more than 100 new evangelical churches in the US and around the world. He lives in Shepherdstown with his wife Amy and their three children. \n  \n  \nBrian Hamilton\, co-pastor of Westminster DC with his partner Ruth\, was ordained on Sept. 9\, 1992\, and has served parishes in Philadelphia\, Detroit\, and Westminster.  He’s a second-career pastor\, working before as a sociology professor and community developer. Brian grew up in Princeton\, Maine. He received his BA in Sociology from Eastern Baptist College. He received his Master of Divinity from Union Theological in New York City.   \n  \n  \nPatrick Carolan has been executive director of the Franciscan Action Network since 2010. He is also a co-founder of the Global Catholic Climate Movement\, an organization working on global climate justice issues as well as Faithful Democracy\, a faith coalition focused on the issue of Money in Politics\, working to educate on the corruptive influence of big money on our democracy. He is a recipient of the 2015 White House Champion for Change Award for his work in the Climate Change arena\, a Senior Fellow at the Center for Earth Ethics and is personally dedicated to social justice to bring about individual and societal transformation. \n  \nWilliam D. Dinges is an Ordinary Professor of Religious Studies in the School of Theology and Religious Studies and a fellow of the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies at The Catholic University of America. He received his Ph.D. in American Studies in 1983 from the University of Kansas. He has been on the faculty at Catholic University for the past thirty-one years. Dr. Dinges’ research interests include a variety of religion and culture topics: Religion in America (Catholicism in particular)\, religious movements\, religion and globalization\, fundamentalism\, and religion and ecology. He has published articles on these and related topics in Sociological Analysis\, U.S. Catholic Historian\, Journal of Contemporary Religion\, Religion and American Culture\, The Way\, The Living Light\, America\, Commonweal\, and in other scholarly and popular journals and anthologies. 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/challenges-to-christianity-in-america-lessons-for-other-faith-communities/
LOCATION:Westminster Church\, 400 I Street SW20024\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussions,Past Events,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180315T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180315T131500
DTSTAMP:20260618T043132
CREATED:20180130T195742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T205125Z
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SUMMARY:Religious Literacy: "Jews-A Success Story: Lessons for other Minorities"
DESCRIPTION:On March 15th Department Chair of Religion at George Washington University\, Robert Eisen joined the Rumi Forum for a presentation on Jews and how they have survived centuries of persecution and thrived in the West. \nDate: \nThursday\, March 15th\, 2018 \nTime: \n 11:45-12:15 (Reception)\n12:15-1:15 (Program) \nLocation: \nRumi Forum\n2000 P St. NW\nSuite #503\nWashington\, DC 20036 \n  \n  \nOver time\, Jews have endured great hardships and overcome challenging obstacles in order to be a successful minority religion in the West. Today\, Jews make up roughly 2% of the total population in North America while other Western countries such as France (2%)\, and the United Kingdom (2%) retain similar shares of the global Jewish population. From the adversities that accompany maintaining a religious minority identity\, Jews have amassed achievements in economic\, intellectual and artistic spheres. In this talk\, Professor Robert Eisen will share insights from a book he is currently writing about this occurrence. He will explain from an academic standpoint how Jewish religion and culture evolved over the centuries and prepared Jews for the challenges of the modern period. He will also attempt to share insights about what people from other cultures can learn from the success of Jews in the modern West.   \n  \nSpeaker: \nRobert Eisen is a Professor of Religion and Judaic Studies and Chair of the Department of Religion. The focus of his most recent research approaches to peace and violence in Judaism\, Christianity\, and Islam. Eisen is the author of four books that reflect his varied interests: Gersonides on Providence\, Covenant\, and the Chosen People (State University of New York Press\, 1995); The Book of Job in Medieval Jewish Philosophy (Oxford University Press\, 2004); The Peace and Violence of Judaism: From the Bible to Modern Zionism (Oxford University Press\, 2011); Religious Zionism\, Jewish Law\, and the Morality of War (Oxford University Press\, 2017). He also co-edited Philosophers and the Jewish Bible (University of Maryland Press\, 2008) with Charles Manekin. Eisen is currently working on a book about why Jews have been remarkably successful in the modern Western world economically\, intellectually\, and culturally. Eisen has received a number of grants and awards to support his research\, including a Fulbright research grant at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem in 1999-2000. He was also given a teaching award in 2005 from George Washington University in recognition of his contributions in the classroom. Eisen is active in adult education initiatives. He served from 1991-2008 on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Jewish Studies which brings lecturers to Washington from academic institutions all over the world.  \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/jews-a-success-story-lessons-for-other-minorities/
LOCATION:Rumi Forum\, 2000 P Street NW Suite #503\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith Engagement,Past Events,Religious Literacy
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