Interfaith

or How I Grew Up Watching TV and Learned to Love Bagels — David Birney died two weeks ago. I do not have any personal David Birney stories. I never met him or saw him in person. I remember him as a genial presence on TV, mainly in the 1970s. Birney received his Masters in Theater at UCLA, but years before I matriculated…

Gateway to our minds — We have a tradition that gives us a simple message of guidance. …

I could not be more tickled pink — actually purple — about the story of my purple matzo ball soup. It happened when I found myself making… — I could not be more tickled pink — actually purple — about the story of my purple matzo ball soup. It happened when I found myself making a Seder at our friend Sergio’s house in Cumari, Brazil (Pop. 3000) last week. The problem in telling the story, however, is that…

We can do more together than apart, he tells Catholic and Muslim gathering. — We can do more together than apart, he tells Catholic and Muslim gathering. By: Hedija Spahalic After a two-year-long hiatus caused by the pandemic, the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) hosted the 23rd annual Interfaith Iftar earlier this month. Representing the region’s Catholic church, Cardinal Blase Cupich…

On February 24, 2022, Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann gave brief remarks at the 37th Annual World Interfaith Month Celebration… — On February 24, 2022, Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann gave brief remarks at the 37th Annual World Interfaith Month Celebration hosted by New York State Assemblyman, Nader Sayegh. The event comprised a broad spectrum of religious and political leaders many of whom offered comments and prayers. In this time Assemblyman Sayegh honored H.H. Guru Dileepkumar Thankappan for his life of service to peace and interfaith harmony.

As part of The Twelve Gates Podcast interview series, Twelve Gates president, Dr. Frank Kaufmann speaks with Professor Alon Ben Meir about… — As part of The Twelve Gates Podcast interview series, Twelve Gates president, Dr. Frank Kaufmann speaks with Professor Alon Ben Meir about his latest writing on Israeli-Palestinian relations. Professor Alon Ben Meir speaks on hopes for Israeli-Palestinian collaboration and reconciliation in PWPA scholars interview. Visit Professors World Peace Association here…

On February 1, 2022, Twelve Gates Foundation President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann spoke at the opening ceremony of World Interfaith Harmony Week… — On February 1, 2022, Twelve Gates Foundation President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann spoke at the opening ceremony of World Interfaith Harmony Week. Dr. Kaufmann offered a message on patience and forgiveness to kick off the week of celebrations. This weeklong commemoration was first adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in…

On March 30, 2022, Twelve Gates Foundation President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann spoke at the Interfaith Prayer Service in celebration of Women’s… — On March 30, 2022, Twelve Gates Foundation President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann spoke at the Interfaith Prayer Service in celebration of Women’s History Month. The event was hosted by Guru Dileepji, the Global Chairman of the World Yoga Community, and NGO Affiliated with the Economic and Social Council of the United…

The Force of Ramadan — The study of Physics is fascinating. Unfortunately, because of our traditional, one-dimensional approach to education, we view this scientific discipline without considering its implications for the Social Sciences and human life. Simply stated, the Law of Inertia posits that an object in motion continues in a straight line at uniform…