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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200411
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Night Series: Facing the COVID-19 Challenge with Empathy and Compassion
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, Aril 10\, Rumi Forum launched the first Virtual Coffee Night speaker series. Dr. Peter Cohen talked about ways to project empathy and compassion during these testing times. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNeedless 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 have been and will be part of this series and all together we will have enriched conversations. \n\n\n\nYou can find the whole webinar on our Youtube page. \n\n\n\nSPEAKER: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/virtual-coffee-night-series-facing-the-covid-19-challenge-with-empathy-and-compassion/
CATEGORIES:Coffee Nights,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T210000
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SUMMARY:Religious Literacy Series: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum is honored to launch the Religious Literacy Series. Our second destination will be The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints \n\n\n\n\n\nWe are living in an era where knowledge is power. Considering how transnational and diverse our globe has become\, simplistic and inaccurate representation of religion has always found its place among human agencies and understanding. Critical to this matter\, we believe there is a need to expand the ability to dispel misinformation and unpleasantness of personal biases. In the meantime\, today’s globalized world invites all of us to discern basic tenets of religious traditions in order to enhance social cohesion. Inspired by this understanding\, we are honored to launch our Religious Literacy visit series. \nThroughout this series\, we aim to adapt the fundamental but basic understanding of religions through numerous lenses. As participants gain an informed understanding of belief systems and other world-views different from their own\, religious literacy series will enable them to hear first hand. It should be noted that this series does not intend to educate the participants but designed to assist the progress of recognition of history\, central texts (where applicable)\, beliefs\, practices\, and manifestations of several world traditions. \nPlease feel free to reach out to k.unver@rumiforum.org or info@rumiforum.org with any additional questions or accessibility needs.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/religious-literacy-series-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/
LOCATION:The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, 4911 Ox Road\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Programs
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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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SUMMARY:Religious Literacy Series: Sikh Foundation of Virginia
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, January 17\, 2020\, Rumi Forum visited the Sikh Foundation of Virginia as it’s the first destination of the “Religious Literacy Series”. \nWe are living in an era where knowledge is power. Considering how transnational and diverse our globe has become\, simplistic and inaccurate representation of religion have always found its place among human agencies and understanding. Critical to this matter\, we believe there is a need to expand the ability to dispel misinformation and unpleasantness of personal biases. In the meantime\, today’s globalized world invites all of us to discern basic tenets of religious traditions in order to enhance social cohesion. Inspired by this understanding\, we are honored to launch our Religious Literacy visit series. \nThroughout this series\, we aim to adapt the fundamental but basic understanding of religions through numerous lenses. As participants gain an informed understanding of belief systems and other worldviews different from their own\, religious literacy series will enable them to hear first hand. It should be noted that this series does not intend to educate the participants but designed to assist the progress of recognition of history\, central texts (where applicable)\, beliefs\, practices\, and manifestations of several world traditions. \nOur first destination was the Sikh Foundation of Virginia. The evening featured a great presentation by Mr. Surinder Singh about the Sikh faith\, a tour of the Gurdwara\, a lively Q&A session\, and great food by the hosts.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/religious-literacy-series-sikh-foundation-of-virginia/
CATEGORIES:Interfaith Engagement,Religious Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20191118T183000
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:20191114T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191114T133000
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SUMMARY:Free To Believe: The Battle Over Religious Liberty In America
DESCRIPTION:A Fresh Perspective on Religious Freedom from One of the Nation’s Top Attorneys. \nMany Americans feel like their religious freedoms are under attack and their beliefs will soon be punished as a form of bigotry. Others say these fears are overblown and Christians should stop complaining about imaginary persecution. \nIn Free to Believe\, leading religious freedom attorney Luke Goodrich challenges both sides of this debate\, offering surprising insights on the most controversial religious freedom conflicts today—including gay rights\, abortion rights\, Islam\, and the public square. Goodrich shows that threats to religious freedom are real—but they might not be what you think. \nAs a lawyer at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty\, Goodrich has won several historic Supreme Court victories for clients like the Little Sisters of the Poor and Hobby Lobby. Combining frontline experience with faithful attention to Scripture\, Goodrich offers a groundbreaking book—full of clear insight\, practical wisdom\, and refreshing hope for all people of faith. \n“Free to Believe” Book Trailer \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThursday\, November 14\, 2019 \n12:30-1:30 pm \n\nRumi Forum\n2000 P St NW\, Suite 503\,\nWashington\, DC 20036 \nFree and Open to the Public – Registration Required  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/free-to-believe/
LOCATION:Rumi Forum\, 2000 P Street NW Suite #503\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191114
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
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SUMMARY:Free to Believe: The Battle Over Religious Liberty in America
DESCRIPTION:A Fresh Perspective on Religious Freedom from One of the Nation’s Top Attorneys. \n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, November 14\, Rumi Forum had the honor to host Luke Goodrich of Becket Law for a talk about his latest book\, Free to Believe. Goodrich discussed why religious freedom is important and how it can be defended in contemporary America. \n\n\n\n \n\nMany Americans feel like their religious freedoms are under attack and their beliefs will soon be punished as a form of bigotry. Others say these fears are overblown and Christians should stop complaining about imaginary persecution. \nIn Free to Believe\, leading religious freedom attorney Luke Goodrich challenges both sides of this debate\, offering surprising insights on the most controversial religious freedom conflicts today—including gay rights\, abortion rights\, Islam\, and the public square. Goodrich shows that threats to religious freedom are real—but they might not be what you think.As a lawyer at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty\, Goodrich has won several historic Supreme Court victories for clients like the Little Sisters of the Poor and Hobby Lobby. Combining frontline experience with faithful attention to Scripture\, Goodrich offers a groundbreaking book—full of clear insight\, practical wisdom\, and refreshing hope for all people of faith.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/free-to-believe-the-battle-over-religious-liberty-in-america/
CATEGORIES:Book Talks,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191030T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191030T200000
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SUMMARY:4th Rumi Poetry Circle
DESCRIPTION:Rumi\, a 13th-century Sufi mystic poet is one of the most popular poets of our time.  \nThe Poetry Circle uses Rumi‘s poems as a mindfulness practice. \nWe welcome you & your friends to this Interfaith mindfulness practice.\nEvery month we explore 2 Rumi poems.\nYour experience with poetry does not matter.\nWe want your curiosity & willingness to explore. \nOur Poetry Circle is a supportive gathering.\nEveryone is welcome to participate at their own level of comfort. \n  \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 30\, 2019  \n6:45 pm – 7:00 pm       Gathering \n    7:00 pm – 8:00 pm       Poetry Circle \n \nFirst Presbyterian Church of Arlington \n601 N Vermont St\, Arlington\, VA 22203\nRoom 202 \n5 blocks from Ballston Metro\nFree Parking on Premises \nFree and Open to the Public – Registration Required (Seats are limited)  \nLight refreshments will be provided \n*First Presbyterian Church is not an official sponsor of the event \n  \n  \nPoetry Circle Lead Explorer: \n \nSara Ellen Swatt 1st started memorizing poetry 12 years ago as a key component of a healing program for a major crisis. She has continued to memorize poems and incorporates them into her Reiki Practice with cancer patients and the women at N. St. Village Shelter. Sara-Ellen uses poems as an integral part of her Labyrinth Walk Consulting work. She has even used poetry during her 30 years as an independent sales consultant and trainer.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/4th-rumi-poetry-cirle/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Arlington\, 601 N Vermont St\, Arlington\, VA\, 22203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Programs,Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191007T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191007T203000
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SUMMARY:Book Event: "Fethullah Gulen: A Life of Hizmet"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a book signing event with author Dr. Jon Pahl featuring his recent biography of Fethullah Gulen. The event will be moderated by Dr. Ori Z. Soltes from Georgetown University. \nREGISTER HERE\nIn this first critical biography of Fethullah Gülen in English\, historian Dr. Jon Pahl takes us on a journey where we discover wisdom and controversy\, from 1940’s Turkey to the U.S. in the twenty-first century. Dr. Pahl tells the story of a pious Muslim boy from a tiny and remote Turkish village who on the one hand has inspired a global movement of millions of individuals dedicated to literacy\, social enterprise\, and interreligious dialogue\, but who on the other hand has been monitored by Turkish police\, seen as a threat by autocrats\, and recently declared number one enemy by the current Turkish government. With lively prose and extensive research\, Dr. Pahl traces Fethullah Gülen’s life and thought in its contexts\, states clearly his own positions\, and then lets readers draw their own conclusions from the evidence about this undeniably significant historical figure. \nDr. Pahl weaves this fascinating  life into a narrative marked by five key elements\, patterns\, or relationships in Gülen’s life: integrity of participation in the nonviolent practices of Islam; principled pluralism—manifest in a commitment to dialogue; engaged empathy—deep feeling for the suffering of the world\, and willingness to engage on behalf of alleviating that suffering; a commitment to spiritual and scientific literacy; and an organizational model of social enterprise. \nDr. Pahl\, a strong believer of religions as catalysts for peace\, crafts through the story of Gülen and the Hizmet Movement an introduction to Islam for non-Muslim readers\, for the questions he brings to Gülen’s life story are also the questions others bring to Islam more broadly. \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/a-life-of-hizmet-dc/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy City\, 1611 16th Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Event,Virginia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191008
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
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SUMMARY:Book Talk and Discussion: Fethullah Gulen: A Life of Hizmet
DESCRIPTION:On October 7\, 2019\, Rumi Forum hosted author Dr. Jon Pahl for a book talk and discussion on his recent biography of Rumi Forum’s Honorary President Fethullah Gulen. The event was moderated by Ori Z. Soltes from Georgetown University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this first critical biography of Fethullah Gülen in English\, historian Dr. Jon Pahl took us on a journey where we discovered wisdom and controversy\, from 1940’s Turkey to the U.S. in the twenty-first century. Dr. Pahl told the story of a pious Muslim boy from a tiny and remote Turkish village who on the one hand has inspired a global movement of millions of individuals dedicated to literacy\, social enterprise\, and interreligious dialogue\, but who on the other hand has been monitored by Turkish police\, seen as a threat by autocrats\, and recently declared number one enemy by the current Turkish government. With lively prose and extensive research\, Dr. Pahl traces Fethullah Gülen’s life and thought in its contexts\, states clearly his own positions\, and then lets readers draw their own conclusions from the evidence about this undeniably significant historical figure.In his book\, Dr. Pahl weaves this fascinating life into a narrative marked by five key elements\, patterns\, or relationships in Gülen’s life: integrity of participation in the nonviolent practices of Islam; principled pluralism—manifest in a commitment to dialogue; engaged empathy—deep feeling for the suffering of the world\, and willingness to engage on behalf of alleviating that suffering; a commitment to spiritual and scientific literacy; and an organizational model of social enterprise. Dr. Pahl\, a strong believer of religions as catalysts for peace\, crafts through the story of Gülen and the Hizmet Movement an introduction to Islam for non-Muslim readers\, for the questions he brings to Gülen’s life story are also the questions others bring to Islam more broadly.   \n\n\n\nAuthor and Speaker: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJon Pahl is a historian of religions\, a public theologian\, and an award-winning teacher\, pastor\, and community activist. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago Divinity School. Dr. Pahl has spoken with audiences around the globe\, in addition to his work with diverse community groups. Dr. Pahl is the author or editor of six books\, including “Shopping Malls and Other Sacred Spaces: Putting God in Place” (Wipf and Stock) and “Empire of Sacrifice: The Religious Origins of American Violence” (NYU). He is working on a book with the title “A Coming Religious Peace.”
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/book-talk-and-discussion-fethullah-gulen-a-life-of-hizmet/
CATEGORIES:Book Talks,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Book Event: "Fethullah Gulen: A Life of Hizmet"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a book signing event with author Dr. Jon Pahl featuring his recent biography of Fethullah Gulen. \nREGISTER HERE\nIn this first critical biography of Fethullah Gülen in English\, historian Dr. Jon Pahl takes us on a journey where we discover wisdom and controversy\, from 1940’s Turkey to the U.S. in the twenty-first century. Dr. Pahl tells the story of a pious Muslim boy from a tiny and remote Turkish village who on the one hand has inspired a global movement of millions of individuals dedicated to literacy\, social enterprise\, and interreligious dialogue\, but who on the other hand has been monitored by Turkish police\, seen as a threat by autocrats\, and recently declared number one enemy by the current Turkish government. With lively prose and extensive research\, Dr. Pahl traces Fethullah Gülen’s life and thought in its contexts\, states clearly his own positions\, and then lets readers draw their own conclusions from the evidence about this undeniably significant historical figure. \nDr. Pahl weaves this fascinating life into a narrative marked by five key elements\, patterns\, or relationships in Gülen’s life: integrity of participation in the nonviolent practices of Islam; principled pluralism—manifest in a commitment to dialogue; engaged empathy—deep feeling for the suffering of the world\, and willingness to engage on behalf of alleviating that suffering; a commitment to spiritual and scientific literacy; and an organizational model of social enterprise. \nDr. Pahl\, a strong believer of religions as catalysts for peace\, crafts through the story of Gülen and the Hizmet Movement an introduction to Islam for non-Muslim readers\, for the questions he brings to Gülen’s life story are also the questions others bring to Islam more broadly.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/book-event-fethullah-gulen-a-life-of-hizmet/
CATEGORIES:Book Event,Virginia
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190925T200000
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SUMMARY:Rumi Forum Presents: Rumi Poetry Circle
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to explore the ecstatic poems of Rumi – the13th c. scholar & mystic. All are WELCOME. Your experience with poetry does not matter. We want your curiosity and willingness to explore. \nFor more info and RSVP click here.  \nPoetry Circle Lead Explorer: \n \nSara Ellen Swatt 1st started memorizing poetry 12 years ago as a key component of a healing program for a major crisis. She has continued to memorize poems and incorporates them into her Reiki Practice with cancer patients and the women at N. St. Village Shelter. Sara-Ellen uses poems as an integral part of her Labyrinth Walk Consulting work. She has even used poetry during her 30 years as an independent sales consultant and trainer.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/rumi-poetry-circle/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Arlington\, 601 N Vermont St\, Arlington\, VA\, 22203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Programs,Virginia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190909
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20190908T132635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T132910Z
UID:17623-1567900800-1567987199@rumiforum.org
SUMMARY:Unity Walk 2019
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, September 8th\, Rumi Forum participated in the 14th annual Unity Walk where over 1000 people of all faiths and backgrounds came together to celebrate the diversity of the DC metro area. It was a true joy and an insightful experience to have the opportunity to visit 11 different houses of worship\, actively engage with participants as well as with members of the clergy\, taste delicious traditional foods\, and partake in service projects. \n\n\nThrough this platform\, participants lift up their hearts and communities. Unity Walk once again reminded all that there are more positive values of compassion and civility than we usually think of. Rumi Forum is honored to be part of this great endeavor for the third time.\n\n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/unity-walk-2019/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190814T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190814T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20190814T194338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T194056Z
UID:17390-1565809200-1565814600@rumiforum.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="MARTI":MAILTO:dialog@themarti.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190630T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20190611T190951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T190951Z
UID:15386-1561906800-1561914000@rumiforum.org
SUMMARY:Rumi Forum and JAMAAT Present:  A Celebration of the Divine:  An Interfaith Music Event!
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nProgram\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Presentations\n4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Open Mic: Participants May Read Poems\, Sing\, or Pray \nJoin us for an afternoon of spiritual music as we celebrate our love for the divine!\nCo-sponsors:\nAmerican Turkish Friendship Association\nCongregation Adat Reyim\nFoundation for Ethnic Understanding
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/a-celebration-of-the-divine/
LOCATION:ATFA\, 14120 Newbrook Dr.\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20151\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190701
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20190630T132929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T133045Z
UID:17626-1561852800-1561939199@rumiforum.org
SUMMARY:A Celebration Of The Divine
DESCRIPTION:On June 30\, 2019\, Rumi Forum and Jews and Muslims and Allies Acting Together (JAMAAT) organized a spiritual music day as to celebrate our love for the divine. A diverse selection of music presented by different vocals and instrumental ensembles brought the ultimate resonation.  \nThe program included:  \n\n\n1. “Hal’luyah” by David and Debbie Friedman\, Congregation Adat Reyim\n2. “Bar’chu” by Craig Taubman\, Congregation Adat Reyim\n3. “My Sultan and God Give me your Love” by Rumi Forum Sufi group\n4. “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus” by McDonald and Welch\, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints \n5. “His Hands” by Marguerite Driessen and Cory Jorgensen\, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints \n6. “This little light of mine” by Blair Pettyjohn\, Daniels Run Peace Church\n7. “Raag Shuddha Sarang” by Koyel Ghosal\, Hindu faith\n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/a-celebration-of-the-divine-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20190611T191851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T192328Z
UID:15385-1561485600-1561492800@rumiforum.org
SUMMARY:Rumi Forum Co-sponsors:  Our Muslim Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nCo-sponsors: \nShoulder2Shoulder Campaign\nJews and Muslims and Allies Acting Together (JAMAAT)\nFoundation for Ethnic Understanding \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIslam is the second largest religion in the world. In America\, Muslims are becoming our neighbors\, co-workers\, community leaders\, caregivers and\, in many cases\, members of our families. Yet unfounded bigotry and fear are on the rise. Combatting that dangerous trend can be as easy as enjoying the dramatic—sometimes suspenseful and sometimes funny—memoir of Muslim peacemaker Victor Begg. His new memoir combines the compelling personal narrative in the novel The Namesake with the sharp advocacy on behalf of a minority community found in Hillbilly Elegy.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: \nVictor Begg is a retired entrepreneur. He operated a chain of furniture stores in Metro-Detroit and now spends much of his time in community service and as a Muslim activist at the local and national levels. Over the years\, Mr. Begg was a leader in Metro-Detroit\, often serving as a liaison between the Michigan Muslim community and local\, regional\, and national public\, civic and interfaith groups. He is a co-founder of the Muslim Unity Center Mosque in Bloomfield Hills\, an Emeritus Board Member of the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity & Inclusion\, and co-founder of the Interfaith Leadership Council of Metro-Detroit. He has appeared on numerous media outlets\, including ABC\, FOX\, NPR\, LA Times\, CBS\, Voice of America\, and USA Today\, and his opinion editorials on Muslim issues frequently appears in Detroit and the Treasure Coast newspapers nationwide. Mr. Begg holds an MBA from the University of Detroit. 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/rumi-forum-cosponsors-our-muslim-neighbors/
LOCATION:Busboys and Poets\, 450 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190501T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190501T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20190411T202936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T202936Z
UID:15340-1556712000-1556717400@rumiforum.org
SUMMARY:Rumi Forum Presents: Culturally Muslim?
DESCRIPTION:Muslims make up about 1% of the American public\, but there are also many Americans who have a connection to Islam but do not personally identify as Muslim. This presentation will discuss which Americans are most likely to personally know someone who is Muslim\, intermarried couples\, people who were raised Muslim but no longer identify\, and people who identify as Muslim but say religion is not very important to them. How common are there situations? Are these patterns more common among some demographic groups than others?  \nREGISTER HERE \nSpeaker: \nBesheer Mohamed is a Senior Researcher at Pew Research Center. He is an expert on the views\, demographic profile and size of U.S. Muslim communities. He also has extensive experience with computational science\, as well as developing best practices for quantitative data collection on small populations. Mohamed has appeared in numerous media outlets and regularly briefs policymakers\, academics and other important stakeholders. He has also published in traditional academic publications through Oxford University Press and NYU Press\, along with the American Sociological Association’s magazine\, Contexts. He received his doctorate in sociology and master’s degree in Middle East Studies from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Cornell University.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/rumi-forum-presents-culturally-muslim/
LOCATION:Rumi Forum\, 2000 P Street NW Suite #503\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190428T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20190410T211336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T170856Z
UID:15337-1556460000-1556470800@rumiforum.org
SUMMARY:Annual Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk 2019 will be held on April 28th\, 2019 with the mission of bringing faith communities together to appreciate each other and feel part of the same whole despite our differences. \nREGISTER HERE \nThe walk will take place on April 28th between 2 PM and 5 PM. The group will start at the Fairfax United Methodist Church and will continue by visiting Christian Science Church\, Daniels Run Peace Church (also hosting the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia)\, Ezher Mosque\, Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia\, Truro Anglican Church\, Fairfax Presbyterian Church\, Fairfax Baptist Church (also hosting the Calvary Hill Baptist Church)\, and end with the Christ Lutheran Church. At each stop\, the group will spend 5 minutes learning about that faith tradition. Please note that since there was no Jewish temple or a non-Abrahamic place of worship within the walking distance\, those faith traditions were invited to have a space in some of the churches along this route. \nParticipants will park at the Fairfax United Methodist before the walk. When the walk ends at the Christ Lutheran\, there will be a shuttle bus service to the Fairfax United Methodist. \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/walk-2019/
LOCATION:Fairfax United Methodist Church\, 10300 Stratford Ave\, Fairfax \, VA\, 22030
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20210604T133207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T133207Z
UID:17628-1556409600-1556495999@rumiforum.org
SUMMARY:Annual Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk 2019 was held on April 28th\, 2019 with the mission of bringing faith communities together to appreciate each other and feel part of the same whole despite our differences. \nThe walk took place on April 28th between 2 PM and 5 PM. The group started at the Fairfax United Methodist Church and continued by visiting Christian Science Church\, Daniels Run Peace Church\, Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia\, Truro Anglican Church\, Fairfax Presbyterian Church\, Fairfax Baptist Church\, and end with the Christ Lutheran Church. At each stop\, the group spent 5 minutes learning about that faith tradition. Please note that since there was no Jewish temple or a non-Abrahamic place of worship within the walking distance\, those faith traditions were invited to have space in some of the churches along this route.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/annual-fairfax-interfaith-friendship-walk-2019/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190407T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190407T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20190226T172403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190320T184622Z
UID:15224-1554640200-1554647400@rumiforum.org
SUMMARY:Rumi Forum presents: Sultan and the Saint Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nRumi Forum is inviting you to the docudrama film screening of “The Sultan and the Saint” followed by a discussion.   \nTwo men of faith\, one a traveling Christian preacher\, the other the ruler of a Muslim Empire\, bucked a century of war\, distrust\, and insidious propaganda in a search for mutual respect and common ground. It is the story of Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt\, and their meeting on a bloody battlefield during the period of Christian- Muslim conflict known as the Crusades. \nThis 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. Featuring dramatic reenactments and interviews with renowned scholars\, this amazing story is brought to life. Join us to learn about this remarkable exchange and the great risk they took for peace.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/rumi-forum-and-atfa-present-sultan-and-the-saint-film-screening/
LOCATION:Little River United Church of Christ (LRUCC)\, 8410 Little River Turnpike\, Annandale\, VA\, 22003\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ATFA":MAILTO:executive@atfa.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190404T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190404T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20190226T172124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190320T184748Z
UID:15222-1554404400-1554409800@rumiforum.org
SUMMARY:Rumi Forum\, ATFA\, and Ezher Mosque Present:  Book Event:  City of Peace  by Henry G. Brinton
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nAll are invited to a talk on the 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 differing cultures and faiths.\nCopies of “City of Peace” will be available for purchase.\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/rumi-forum-atfa-and-ezher-mosque-present-book-event-city-of-peace-by-henry-g-brinton/
LOCATION:ATFA\, 14120 Newbrook Dr.\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20151\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ATFA":MAILTO:executive@atfa.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190405
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20190404T194519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T173225Z
UID:17392-1554336000-1554422399@rumiforum.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190401
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190306T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190306T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20190226T171918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T175704Z
UID:15220-1551873600-1551879000@rumiforum.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190127T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20190108T195516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T195516Z
UID:15201-1548597600-1548608400@rumiforum.org
SUMMARY:The Jewish-Islamic Dialogue Society of Washington (JIDS)  and the Rumi Forum jointly present:   Getting Closer to God: Jewish and Muslim  Perspectives on Mysticism
DESCRIPTION:Mysticism plays an important role in the spirituality of both Judaism and Islam. It is central to developing our relationship with God and in inspiring us to serve humankind. In this session\, we’ll consider both the Jewish and Muslim mystical traditions first by hearing from devoted practitioners and then by engaging in small-group discussions. The session will conclude with a short program honoring International Holocaust Remembrance Day; the United Nations has recognized January 27th as such since 2005. \nPanelists: \nGabriel Abasi is a lifelong Sufi who has graced the DC-area interfaith community over the years with a devotion to selfless service and a commitment to mysticism. This devotion to service recently inspired him to work on an exciting concept called “The Culture of Compassion\,” which includes creative use of blogs\, social media and other forms of technology to heal the planet. \nHerb Levy is an experienced teacher of Kabbalah classes at multiple D.C.-area venues and a lay leader of Kol Ami\, a N. VA. Reconstructionist Jewish Community. For the last 18 years\, Herb has been active in Kol Ami\, the Northern Virginia Reconstructionist Jewish Community.  During that period\, he has led over 100 services and has taught Kabbalah classes both at Kol Ami and at a metaphysical bookstore in Old Town\, Alexandria called the Sacred Circle.  He currently serves as Treasurer of the JIDS Board of Directors. \nAndra Baylus is one of DC’s leading interfaith organizers and a disciple of Meher Baba\, a Sufi-inspired spiritual leader. Andra has served as President of the Greater-Washington Muslim Jewish Forum and has been active in various other interfaith and bridge-building organizations. Her service is inspired by a deep love for mysticism\, generally\, and for the teachings of Sufi spiritual master Meher Baba in particular.   A former elementary school teacher\, Andra has combined her passion for service\, spirituality\, and teaching to become a truly powerful force for peace in our community.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/the-jewish-islamic-dialogue-society-of-washington-jids-and-the-rumi-forum-jointly-present-getting-closer-to-god-jewish-and-muslim-perspectives-on-mysticism/
LOCATION:Islamic Society of the Washington Area\, 2701 Briggs Chaney Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20905\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190128
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20190127T194836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T191413Z
UID:17396-1548547200-1548633599@rumiforum.org
SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: "Getting Closer to God"
DESCRIPTION:On January 27\, 2019\, Rumi Forum and The Jewish-Islamic Dialogue Society of Washington (JIDS) held a joint event on Jewish and Muslim Perspectives on Mysticism at the Islamic Society of the Washington Area (ISWA).  Mysticism plays an important role in the spirituality of both Judaism and Islam. It is central to developing our relationship with God and in inspiring us to serve humankind. In this session\, we’ll consider both the Jewish and Muslim mystical traditions first by hearing from devoted practitioners and then by engaging in small-group discussions. \nPanelists: \nGabriel Abasi is a lifelong Sufi who has graced the DC-area interfaith community over the years with a devotion to selfless service and a commitment to mysticism. This devotion to service recently inspired him to work on an exciting concept called “The Culture of Compassion\,” which includes creative use of blogs\, social media\, and other forms of technology to heal the planet. \nHerb Levy is an experienced teacher of Kabbalah classes at multiple D.C.-area venues and a lay leader of Kol Ami\, a Northern VA Reconstructionist Jewish Community. For the last 18 years\, Herb has been active in Kol Ami\, the Northern Virginia Reconstructionist Jewish Community. During that period\, he has led over 100 services and has taught Kabbalah classes both at Kol Ami and at a metaphysical bookstore in Old Town\, Alexandria called the Sacred Circle. He currently serves as Treasurer of the JIDS Board of Directors. \nAndra Baylus is one of DC’s leading interfaith organizers and a disciple of Meher Baba\, a Sufi-inspired spiritual leader. Andra has served as President of the Greater Washington Muslim Jewish Forum and has been active in various other interfaith and bridge-building organizations. Her service is inspired by a deep love for mysticism\, generally\, and for the teachings of Sufi spiritual master Meher Baba in particular. A former elementary school teacher\, Andra has combined her passion for service\, spirituality\, and teaching to become a truly powerful force for peace in our community. \nFull Event Video
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/getting-closer-to-god-jewish-and-muslim-perspectives-on-mysticism/
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussions,Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181114T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195739
CREATED:20181102T201054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T201054Z
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SUMMARY:Book Event: God and the Goalposts: A Brief History of Religion\, Sports\, Politics\, War\, and Art
DESCRIPTION:God and the Goalposts: A brief History of Religion\, Sports\, Politics\, War\, and Art\nThe interpenetration of sports and religion is as old as history and as wide as geography. The angles of interpenetration have been diverse—from the Bible to the Iliad and the Aeneid\, from gladiatorial contests to the Crusades to chess\, from the Mayan game of pok-a-pok to Lacrosse to contemporary NBA championship games. Moreover\, the sports/religion matrix has always been interwoven with politics (from which religion has rarely strayed) and war (for which sports has always offered a surrogate)—and art (which captures so much of this in words and images—from Greek vase paintings to contemporary films. Give this subject an hour and you will never watch a game the same way again. \nSpeaker/Author: \nOri Z. Soltes teaches art history\, theology\, philosophy and political history at Georgetown University. He is the author of over 280 books\, articles\, exhibition catalogs\, and essays on a variety of topics. Recent books include Our Sacred Signs: How Jewish\, Christian and Muslim Art Draw from the Same Source; Searching for Oneness: Mysticism in Judaism\, Christianity and Islam; Untangling the Web of the Middle East; and most recently\, God and the Goalposts: A Brief History of Sports\, Religion\, Politics\, War and Art. Soltes is an enthusiastic sports fan\, and an avid basketball player a few days a week—although God has rarely intervened to guide his jump shot. \nTo Register Click Here
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/book-event-god-and-the-goalposts-a-brief-history-of-religion-sports-politics-war-and-art/
LOCATION:Rumi Forum\, Washington DC\, 2000 P st NW\, Suite 503\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181114
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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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