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“The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View” – Dr. Craig Considine

Dear friends,Join us for the next Niagara Virtual Lecture Series on Saturday, Sept 26th at 6:00 pm-CST.This time, Dr. Craig Considine will be...

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AfSV statement on Minneapolis and the death of George Floyd

The tragic death of George Floyd during a police intervention in Minneapolis has saddened the nation and triggered a wave of protests in...

13 Aug

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EID AL-ADHA Mubarak!

Live every day and every moment of your life like it’s a special occasion. Your every second, every minute, every hour and even...

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Book signing: “Fethullah Gulen: A Life Of Hizmet”.

We had great book signing event for the biography “Fethullah Gulen:A Life Of Hizmet”. We would like to thank author Jon Pahl and...

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Holiday Season Gift For Childeren

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Interfaith Youth Thanksgiving Dinner

Interfaith Youth Thanksgiving Dinner on November 29, 6:30pm As NIAGARA Foundation, we would like to invite your youth groups to our Interfaith Youth Thanksgiving...

28 Oct

Blog, Global Issues, Peace and Conflict, Statements

Niagara Foundation Condemns Mass Shooting at Pittsburgh Synagogue

We, as Niagara Foundation, condemn the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. We oppose any kind of violent and hateful act towards all faiths...

17 May

2018, Articles, Blog, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Ramadan Experience

Significance of Ramadan in Islam

Significance of Ramadan in Islam (Retrieved from: http://www.quranreading.com/blog/significance-and-importance-of-ramadan-in-islam/) Since many of you will be attending our Abraham’s Tent home dinners throughout this holy...

27 Apr

2018, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality, Theology

Dinner & Dialogue Series

2018, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Ramadan Experience, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays

Annual Interfaith Dialogue Iftar

13 Mar

2017, Community Projects, Conferences & Panels, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality, RSVP, Social Responsibility, Society and Culture

RIOTcon Conference: Beloved is a Verb

05 Feb

2017, Articles, Blog, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology

#MeToo Movement is Empowering Evangelical Women

“How the #MeToo Movement is Empowering Evangelical Women in America” By: Olivia Peera, Communications Intern In recent months, discussion of sexual harassment and...

2017, Articles, Blog, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality

Protests as a Form of Spirituality

Hundreds of thousands march down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Women's March in Washington, DC, U.S., January 21, 2017. Bryan Woolston / Reuters Protests as...

08 Jan

2017, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Sharing the Faith, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

8th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Breakfast

12 Dec

2017, Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality

How to Celebrate Hanukkah

7-Step Guide to Celebrating Hanukkah Image: courtesy of chabad.org Article by: WikiHow Hanukkah, a wintertime holiday in Judaism, is also known as the...

2017, Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner

Donating Turkeys for those in Need

Donating Turkeys for those in Need By: Boe Chmill Communications Intern A few weeks ago on November 7th, hundreds of people stood waiting...

21 Nov

2017, Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Religious Holidays, Society and Culture

Embrace Differences this Thanksgiving

Embrace Differences this Thanksgiving By: Crystal Magallon Interfaith Engagement Intern “Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of...

06 Nov

2017, Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interfaith, Interns' Corner

How Halloween Became an Inclusive Holiday

How Halloween Became an Inclusive Holiday By: Daniel Baker, Communications Intern Delicious candy, haunted houses, and scary costumes. You know it is time...

31 Oct

2017, Art & Music, Blog, Event Recaps, Illinois, Interfaith, Special Events, Theology, Values

An Evening of Peace Through Music

An Evening of Peace Through Music By: Crystal Magallon, Interfaith Engagement Intern On October 28th at 7 p.m., Congregation Etz Chaim’s Interfaith Committee...

29 Oct

2017, Articles, Blog, Event Recaps, Illinois, Interfaith, Niagara Updates, Sharing the Faith

Salaam Shalom Interfaith Concert & “What I Brought in My Luggage Mini Exhibit”

A LONGING LARGER THAN LUGGAGES TOUCHED PEOPLE’S HEARTS By: S.K. in collaboration with Ayse Eldes The Congregation Etz Chaim Synagogue hosted the “Salaam...

28 Oct

2017, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners

Niagara Foundation Partners with Congregation Etz Chaim: Interfaith Concert

28 Oct

2017, Chicago Global Family, Education, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP, Sharing the Faith, Social Responsibility, Special Events

Niagara Forum: Rethinking Veterans Day

2017, Blog, Environment, Global Issues, Illinois

Chicagoland Volunteers Provide Hurricane Relief

Chicagoland Volunteers Provide Hurricane Relief BY: Daniel Baker, Communications Intern Torn power lines, destroyed homes, and lost lives. Many states have been damaged...

2017, Blog, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Theology

Yom Kippur And Food

Yom Kippur And Food By: Boe Chmill Yom Kippur, it is the holiest day in the Jewish Calendar. It is a holiday built...

27 Sep

2017, Articles, Blog, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah Despite Anti-Semitism

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah Despite Anti-Semitism By Daniel Baker, Communications Intern In a corner a block away from the Skokie Swift Dempster-Skokie Station is...

Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner

Congratulations, Morgan Visser!

Niagara Foundation is proud to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our graduating Summer intern, Morgan Visser who was offered an internship with the...

29 Aug

2017, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality, Theology, Values

NF: “The Generation Gap: Are Millennials Losing their Religion?”

18 Jul

2017, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture

The Relationship Between Religion and Hip-Hop

The Relationship Between Religion and Hip-Hop By: Sarah Wright, Public & Global Affairs Intern Ever since hip-hop originated in the South Bronx in...

Abraham's Tent, Dialogue Dinners, Illinois, Interfaith, Religious Holidays, Values

The Falls: 1 Hour Remedy to Thwart Muslim Stereotypes

1 Hour Remedy to Thwart Muslim Stereotypes By: Cultureguru “Wow…what a way to blow away years of stereotypes in one evening! Everyone should...

28 Jun

2017, Democracy, Governance, Human Rights, Illinois, Interfaith, Lecture Series, Media, Niagara Forums, Politics, RSVP

NF: “Free Speech vs. Hate Speech: Where is the Line?”

08 Jun

2017, Articles, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith, Interns' Corner, Interviews

Heartbeat- A Peaceful Rhythm

Heartbeat- A Peaceful Rhythm By: Kristiana Peric, Interfaith Engagement Intern Photo Credits: Heartbeat’s Official Website: heartbeat.fm “All day I’m looking through my window...

2017, Conferences & Panels, Illinois, Interfaith, Ramadan Experience, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Theology

NF: Self-Renewal through Service @ Fourth Presbyterian Church

15 May

2017, 2017, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Ramadan Experience, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Theology, Values

Niagara Forums: Self-Renewal through Service

01 May

2017, Conferences & Panels, FRONTPAGE, Governance, Illinois, Interfaith, Lecture Series, Public and Global Affairs

NF: Narratives of Islamic Revival:Chinese Secularity & Ban on Alcohol

06 Mar

2017, 2017, FRONTPAGE, Gender, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement

NF: Women of Faith and the Future of Feminism

14 Feb

Articles, Blog, Event Recaps, Illinois

Loop Synagogue- Day of Solidarity

Loop Synagogue- Day of Solidarity By: Kristiana Peric and Ellen Gutoske On February 4th, just past midnight Stuart Wright drove up to the...

2017, Articles, Black History Month, Blog, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Media, Newsletter, Peace and Conflict, Politics

Bob Marley and the Politics of Labeling

Bob Marley and the Politics of Labeling By: Kristiana Peric, Interfaith Engagement Intern “Me only have one ambition, y’know. I only have one...

31 Jan

2017, FRONTPAGE, Niagara Updates, Statements

NF Statement on Jan. 27th Refugee Policy

Homegrown and international terrorism are serious threats to countries and people around the world. We strongly believe that every nation should take the...

09 Nov

2016, Chicago Global Family, Conferences & Panels, Default Category, Democracy, Diplomacy, FRONTPAGE, Global Issues, Governance, Illinois, Media, Media, Politics, Public and Global Affairs

Mahir Zeynalov to speak on Strategic Ally or Liability? Turkey amid massive crackdown

03 Nov

2016, Conferences & Panels, Democracy, Friends in Faith, FRONTPAGE, Governance, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Lecture Series, Peace and Conflict, Politics, Religion and Spirituality, Theology

Dr. Murphy to speak on “Mercy and Reconciliation in Post-Election America”

27 Oct

2016, Default Category, Events, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Religious Holidays, Sharing the Faith, Society and Culture

Thanksgiving – Fourth Presbyterian Church

2016, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement, Noah's Pudding, Religion and Spirituality, Social Responsibility

Noah’s Pudding Contest

12 Oct

2016, Articles, Blog, Governance, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Politics, Terrorism

Safety vs. Freedom: Who Oppresses Who?

By: Joseph Birko, Communications Intern – joseph.intern@niagarafoundation.org With the recent tensions regarding the terrorist attacks throughout Europe, many governments are wary of how...

12 Oct

Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interfaith Engagement, Interns' Corner

To Understand and Act: The Importance of Interfaith Dialogue

By: Joseph Birko, Communications Intern – joseph.intern@niagarafoundation.org With the recent tragedies in Europe, Syria and other attacks throughout the Middle East, the relationship...

12 Oct

Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Media, Politics

Small Screen; Big Politics

By: Joseph Birko joseph.intern@niagarafoundation.org Not only was the 2016 Emmys an award show that celebrates the best of television, but it also represented...

02 Aug

Articles, Blog, Default Category, Global Issues, Illinois, Terrorism

Terrorism: Where its True Power Lies

TERRORISM: WHERE ITS TRUE POWER LIES BY:James McLellan, Interfaith Engagement Intern Chaos in the world has yet again produced another tragedy: this time...

02 Aug

2016, Branches, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality, Theology

Dr. Scott Alexander on “Which Religion Will Win?”: The Problem of Triumphalism in Christian-Muslim Relations”

Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner

Interns’ Corner: Terrorism: Where Its True Power ‘Lies’

Terrorism: Where Its True Power ‘Lies’ By: James McLellan Chaos in the world has yet again produced another tragedy: this time in Germany....

27 Jul

Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict

Catholics Gather for World Youth Day

Catholics Gather in Poland for World Youth Day By: Deni Kamper This week hundreds of thousands of Catholic youth are making a pilgrimage...

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Health Benefits of Religious Practice

Health Benefits of Religious Practice Fasting is known to be a common religious practice among different faiths such as Judaism, Christianity and Islam....

21 Jul

Blog, Event Recaps

STF: Ramadan Experience Re-cap

Ramadan Experience Dinner: Event Recap By: Hope Williams On Tuesday, June 28th, the Niagara Foundation hosted the Ramadan Experience Dinner in conjunction with...

21 Jul

Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner

Putting Faith into Action

Putting Faith into Action By: Deni Kamper As the country mourns after an especially violent and traumatic month that saw the loss of...

21 Jul

Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner

What to do in the wake of the recent American Tragedies?

What can we do in the wake of these American tragedies? By: Rapheal Mathis Edited by: Deni Kamper These past couple of weeks...

11 Jul

2016, Articles, Blog, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Public and Global Affairs

Challenges Businesses Face When Expanding Internationally

By: Mary-Kate Schiffer, Communications Intern Edited by: Deni Kamper Challenges Businesses Face When Expanding Internationally “Worldwide business organizations have discovered that intercultural communication...