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About: Join us as we celebrate the beginning of the upcoming month of Ramadan with an Interfaith Iftar Dinner, inviting teens of many faiths to come together in peace to learn about each other to build communities of mutual respect.
Program: This teen led program will include games and Q&A from a panel of local community leaders.
Who is invited: Open to all teenagers in 7th to 12th grade. Teen members of Muslim and interfaith partner organizations bringing youth delegations are welcome but please limit 2 adults per partner organization. This event is meant for teens.
Advance registration is required.
(Included are youth aged 13 - 18 years old and/or 7th through 12th graders as long as you are in either of those ranges it works) Cost:
FREE FOOD: The meal will be a vegetarian meal to accommodate most religious dietary restrictions. A note to our Jewish guests: If you keep Kosher or have food allergies please indicate when registering.
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When: February 24, 2025 4:45 p.m. until February 24, 2025 8:00 p.m.
Where: Islamic Center of the North East Valley (ICNEV), 12125 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259 MAP
Registration: Registration is required to attend
Guest Speakers: TBA
Pastor David Felten, The Fountains United Methodist Church
Rabbi Debbie Stiel, Temple Solel
Hafiz Sarya Ismail, Islamic Center of the Northeast Valley
Upcoming ILM Circles dates
REGISTER for January 2025: www.isb-az.org/ILM
February 18, 2025 - Process Christology by Jay Hartley
April 22, 2025 - What is Hasidic Judaism? by Rabbi Elana Kanter
May 27, 2025 - Jewish Lunar Calendar by Rabbi Michael Wasserman
Past ILM Circles Topics
March 26, 2019 – Muslim Women Beyond the Stereotypes
April 23, 2019 – Will the Real Christianity Please Stand Up
May 20, 2019 – The Night of Power: A Special Night in Ramadan
June 25, 2019 – Sharia
July 23, 2019 – Sufiism
August 27, 2019 – Jewish High Holy Days
September 24, 2019 – Introduction to the Origins and Development of Shia Islam
October 22, 2019 – Life Coaches From Adam to Muhammad
November 19, 2019 – Understanding the Qur'an
December 10, 2019 - God: Three in One (the Christian Trinity)
January 28, 2020 - Top 10 Things You Need To Know About Judaism
February 25, 2020 - Muslim American History
March 24, 2020 - POSTPONED moved to April
April 28, 2020 - Progressive Christianity
May 26, 2020 - Understanding the Qur'an
July 28, 2020 - Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy and Gastrodiplomacy
September 22, 2020 - Sufiism
December 9, 2020 - The Place of Miracles in Judaism Through the Holiday of Hanukkah
January 26, 2021 - Why do Christians celebrate the birthday of Jesus on different days? What is the significance of December 25 and January 6?
March 23, 2021 - Alms, Charity and Endowments
June 22, 2021 - Explaining Djinn
August 24, 2021 - Islam in China (1)
September 28, 2021 - Islam in China (2)
October 26, 2021 - Sufism: Virtue, Ethics, and Beauty
November 16, 2021 - An Overview of Hinduism
December 14, 2021 - The Politics of Christmas, Evolution of the Holiday
January 25, 2022 - End of Life Practices in Judaism
February 22, 2022 - End of Life Practices in Islam
March 29, 2022 - End of Life Practices in Christianity
April 25, 2023 - The Jewish Expulsion From Spain: Rethinking Religion and Society
June 20, 2023 - Paganism, Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask
July 25, 2023 - Birth of Women's Ordination in the Rabbinate
August 22, 2023 - Muslim Bosniaks in North America
September 26, 2023 - Family Ties: Muslim teachings concerning rights and duties of relatives
November 28, 2023 - Theism and Athiesm: A Middle Ground (postponed from October 24, 2023)
December 12, 2023 - Islamic Upbringing: Challenges for Parents & Youth
January 23, 2024 - The Idea of Holiness in Judaism
February 27, 2024 - Similarities & Differences in Sunni and Shii Islam
June 25, 2024 - My Indigenous Teachings: Traditional perspective guiding culturally rooted spirituality
August 27, 2024 - Schools of Thought in Islam
September 24, 2024 - Jewish Holy Texts
November 19, 2024 - Buddhism - Beliefs and Practices
December 10, 2024 - Orthodox, COnservative, and Reform Judaism. What's the Difference?
TOPIC: Mourning: Rituals, rites, customs, and length of time
Guest Scholars: Imama Shahir Safi, Pastor Judith Rainforth, Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman
Description: The scholars will speak on the topic from scripture and then attendees will participate in "round table" discussions in breakout rooms.
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: VIRTUAL (meeting link will be sent to registrants 24 hours before event)
Note: For all who remember Salaam Chai Paradise events, this is has the same format.