CAIR-NY: Muslim Leaders, Elected Officials to Address Hate Incident at 2nd Brooklyn Mosque
(NEW YORK, N.Y., 7/21/14) –- On Tuesday, July 22, the New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), along with other Muslim and civil rights organizations, will hold a noon news conference at the Islamic Center of Bay Ridge in Brooklyn in reaction to an incident on Sunday morning in which individuals holding […]
CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Attack on Muslims Outside Mosque
(NEW YORK, N.Y., 7/21/14) — The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today called on law enforcement authorities and public officials to investigate an alleged attack on Muslim worshippers on their way to prayers at a Brooklyn mosque as a possible hate crime. On Friday evening, witnesses say passengers in a […]
CAIR Condemns Vandalism of Mass. Synagogue with Pro-Palestinian Graffiti
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/15/2014) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, today condemn vandalism of a Massachusetts synagogue with pro-Palestinian graffiti. Police are investigating graffiti, which included “Free Palestine” and “God Bless Gaza,” spray-painted on the Montefiore Orthodox Synagogue in Lowell, Mass. In a statement, CAIR said: […]
Oklahoma Muslims to Call for Gaza Ceasefire, Justice
(TULSA, OK, 7/16/14) — On Friday, July 18, the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) will join other Oklahoma Muslim groups in calling for an immediate ceasefire to prevent loss of innocent lives in Gaza and for a just and comprehensive resolution to the Middle East conflict. WHO: CAIR-OK, Islamic Society of […]
CAIR Connects: Gaza
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CAIR Condemns Anti-Immigrant Graffiti on MD Building After Shelter Controversy
(Westminster, MD, 7/15/2014) — The Maryland Outreach Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today condemned anti-immigrant graffiti that was spray-painted on the wall of a former Army Reserve facility in Westminster, Md. The building had recently been considered by the federal government as a location to temporarily house undocumented immigrant children. That consideration […]
CAIR Applauds D.C. Council Resolution Against Anti-Islam Bus Ads
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/14/2014) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, today applauded a resolution adopted by the Washington, D.C., city council “supporting religious tolerance toward people of all faiths in the District of Columbia” and rejecting anti-Muslim bigotry. The resolution, which was supported by CAIR and […]
Jewish advocate uses interfaith work to fight discrimination against Muslims
Bucks County Courier Times, 7/11/14 By Rebecca Guterman Although it might seem unusual for a Jew to lead a Muslim organization, it was a natural next step for Jacob Bender. In October, he became executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Philadelphia chapter — and the first non-Muslim to head up any of the […]
CAIR-St. Louis to Co-Sponsor 1st Interfaith Youth Ramadan Iftar
(ST. LOUIS, MO., 7/10/2014) — On Thursday, July 17, The Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis, the St. Louis chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-St. Louis) and Interfaith Quest will host the city’s first-ever interfaith youth Ramadan fast-breaking (iftar) dinner in an effort to promote mutual understanding. WHAT: Interfaith Youth Iftar Dinner WHEN: Thursday July […]
CAIR-San Antonio to Host 11th Annual Interfaith Ramadan Iftar
(SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 7/10/14) – On Saturday, July 12, the San Antonio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-San Antonio) will host its 11th Annual Interfaith Ramadan Iftar. An “iftar” is the meal eaten after sunset to break the fast each day during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Guests will include interfaith and Muslim community […]