A panel of women of faith will discuss whether interreligious dialogue is important. Please join us!
Board Members
- Dr. Mehnaz M. Afridi, Director, Professor of Religion and Philosophy, Manhattan University
- Dr. Elena Procario-Foley, Chair, Br. John G. Driscoll Professor of Jewish-Catholic Studies, Director, Core Curriculum Iona University, NY
- Dr. Frederick Bonato, President, Manhattan University
- Dr. Bridget Chalk, Interim Provost, Manhattan University
- Brother Augustine Nicoletti, FSC, Vice President of Mission, Manhattan University
- Dr. Marcy Kelly, Dead of Kakos, School of Arts and Sciences, Manhattan University
- Mithat Gashi, Consultant, Lecturer at Lehman College, New World High School Principal, NY
- Marti Michael, Retired Executive Director, The Riverdale Y, New York
- Dr. Margaret Groake, Professor of Government, Manhattan University
- Dr. Kevin Ahern, Professor & Chair, Religion and Philosophy, Director of Dorothy Day Center, Manhattan University.
- Dr. Frederick Schweitzer co-founder, Professor of History, Emeritus, Manhattan University.
- Rabbi Linda Shriner-Cahn, Rabbi of Congregation Tehillah, Riverdale NY
- Rabbi Robert Kaplan is currently the founding Director of The Center for Community Leadership, (formally known as CAUSE – NY) a division of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC), Human Rights Commission for NYC
- Dr. Daisy Khan, Founder of Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE)
- Student Representatives: Miss. Barbara Vasquez and Mr. William Walker, Manhattan University
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As the sun sets, marking the end of the daily fast during Ramadan, and the culmination of the Fast of Esther in the Jewish tradition, we invite you to break bread with members of different faith communities in a spirit of unity, understanding, and friendship. This unique event aims to foster a sense of togetherness, promote dialogue, and celebrate the rich tapestry of religious traditions that contribute to the mosaic of our community. A vegetarian, Kosher and Halal dinner will be served.