A Discussion of God’s Compassion and Forgiveness
On Saturday, September 16th, 2017 we hosted an interfaith panel [...]
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A Discussion of God’s Compassion and Forgiveness
Ohr Kodesh Temple 8300 Meadowbrook Ln, Chevy Chase , MarylandThis program will be part of the celebrations marking the start of Jewish High Holy Days held at Ohr Kadesh Temple in Chevy Chase. Every year on the Saturday night preceding Rosh Ha-Shanah, they have a late-night service called “Selichot” and this year we are having an interfaith panel as part of that service to include speakers from each of the Abrahamic faiths who will be discussing God's compassion and forgiveness from each of their faith's viewpoints. There will be a break for refreshments after the event's conclusion before the service at 11pm. Anyone attending the event is more then welcome to stay for the service.
Realizing the Civil Rights Dream: Diagnosing and Treating American Racism
Rumi Forum 2000 P Street NW Suite #503, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us on October 11th as we sit down with Ken Bedell to talk about his new book Realizing the Civil Rights Dream: Diagnosing and Treating American Racism.
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Peaceful Communities: Faiths for Social Justice
On October 19th Fairfax Presbyterian Church hosted the Rumi Forum [...]
Peaceful Communities: Faiths for Social Justice
Fairfax Presbyterian Church 10723 Main Street, Fairfax , VirginiaCivil Rights in 2017: A Discussion with Federal Civil Rights Officials
ATFA 14120 Newbrook Dr., Chantilly, VA, United StatesOn November 9th, we’ll continue the discussion about civil rights in 2017 as we sit down with civil rights representatives from the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice.
American Muslims in 2017
ATFA 14120 Newbrook Dr., Chantilly, VA, United StatesJoin us Thursday, December 7th for a detailed presentation on American Muslims. Who are they? And, how are they faring in this political climate? Meira Neggaz of the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding will be speaking at the event.
Responding to Hatred and Extremism: Solutions from Faith Traditions
National City Christian Church 5 Thomas Cir NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us January 10th as we explore solutions derived from Abrahamic faith traditions in order to respond to hatred and extremism.
Findings from Pew Research Center’s 2017 Survey of U.S. Muslims
Daniels Run Peace Church 3729 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VAJoin us in the new year for a presentation on U.S. Muslims by Senior Researcher Besheer Mohamed, January 16th at 6:30 p.m.
2018 Rumi Forum Study Trip to Australia
Applications are now open for our new study trip to [...]
Challenges of Survival: Religious Minority Communities in a Secular Melting Pot Nation
The Jewish-Islamic Dialogue Society of Washington along with the Rumi [...]
Maine Girls Film Screening
Little River United Church of Christ (LRUCC) 8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesFollowing 13 immigrant and U.S.-born teenage girls, Maine Girls explores the important role that young people play in creating “brave spaces” to be vulnerable, face the unknown, and bridge important cultural divides. The Rumi Forum, in partnership with Little River United Church of Christ (LRUCC) and the creators of the Maine Girls documentary proudly present an upcoming screening of the film Maine Girls.