IL: Muslims, Jews Share a Holy Day
Ameenah Muhammad had never been to a synagogue until this week. But during a prayer service held at Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation, the 17-year-old Muslim was amazed to see a resemblance to her faith. “I thought it was really similar to the way we pray in the mosque. The way the men and women […]
NY: Islam Gains a ‘Foot’hold at NYU
New York University wants to make its sinks foot-free. As more than a dozen universities and colleges across the country have done, the school is looking to install foot baths for ritualistic cleansing in a new Islamic center proposed for its more-than-1,500 Muslim students. “It’s something that’s being looked at as part of the new […]
Incitement: Coulter Defends ‘Camel Jockeys’ Slur
On the October 1 edition of Fox News’ Hannity & Colmes, during a discussion with right-wing pundit Ann Coulter, co-host Alan Colmes said, referring to a chapter in Coulter’s new book, If Democrats Had Any Brains, They’d Be Republicans (Crown Forum): “[Y]ou’re quoted as saying, ‘Maybe I’m winning the camel jockeys over,’ ” to which […]
New Revelations in Attack on USS Liberty
Bryce Lockwood, Marine staff sergeant, Russian-language expert, recipient of the Silver Star for heroism, ordained Baptist minister, is shouting into the phone. “I’m angry! I’m seething with anger! Forty years, and I’m seething with anger!” Lockwood was aboard the USS Liberty, a super-secret spy ship on station in the eastern Mediterranean, when four Israeli fighter […]
TX: AIPAC Threatens Funding for Jewish Youth Group
Last year, I agreed to speak to a Jewish youth group about my organization, Jewish Voice for Peace, and our opposition to Israel’s occupation. My talk was to follow one from a member of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which calls itself “America’s pro-Israel Lobby.” A week before, a shaken program leader said the […]
CAIR Welcomes House Ramadan Resolution
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/2/2007) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed a resolution recognizing the Islamic fast of Ramadan passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday. The non-binding motion passed 376-0.The resolution “recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world” and expresses “deepest respect to Muslims in […]
CAIR Honored at NY Interfaith Iftar
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/3/07) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) was honored recently to accept an award of appreciation from the Arab Muslim American Federation presented at an interfaith iftar event in New York, NY.On September 27, CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad accepted the award on behalf of CAIR. The award expressed “deep appreciation for […]
CAIR-NY to Co-Sponsor Screening of ‘Ghosts of Abu Ghraib’
(NEW YORK, NY, 10/3/07) – On October 28, the New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) will co-sponsor a screening of “Ghosts of Abu Ghraib,” followed by a group discussion about torture. The documentary is an 80-minute HBO film that looks beyond the headlines at the psychological and political context of torture […]
CAIR-CA Rep Participates in Law School Panel Discussion
(SAN DIEGO, CA, 10/3/07) – A representative of the San Diego chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-San Diego) participated yesterday in a panel discussion entitled “Faith-Based Public Interest Agencies” sponsored by the University of San Diego (USD) School of Law. More than a dozen first- and second-year law students from USD attended the […]
CAIR-Chicago Seeks Staff Attorney
CAIR-Chicago Seeks Staff Attorney CAIR-Chicago seeks a staff attorney to work in its civil rights department. In addition to assisting in developing strategy for cases, the staff attorney will directly supervise the work of the externs/interns and represent complainants who have experienced religious discrimination. The staff attorney will file complaints, make court appearances, and represent […]