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Heartfelt Condolences on the Passing of Our Honorable President Fethullah Gulen

Heartfelt Condolences on the Passing of Our Honorable President Fethullah Gulen: “Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.”...

Friends in Faith, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Intercultural Trips, Interfaith Dinners

Interfaith Youth Iftar Dinner 2024

ur Annual Interfaith Youth Iftar was a testament to the power of dialogue, understanding, and shared humanity. We were honored to host youth...

Chicago Interfaith Gathering, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners, Ramadan Experience

LSTC’s Center of Christian-Muslim Engagement Iftar

Over the weekend, LSTC’s Center of Christian-Muslim Engagement helped host two wonderful interfaith iftar dinners! If you weren’t able to make either of...

Chicago Interfaith Gathering, Default Category, Dialogue Dinners, Events, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners, Ramadan Experience

Niagara Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner 2024

At our Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner, we came together as a community to break bread, share stories, and celebrate the beautiful diversity of...

Events, Friends in Faith, FRONTPAGE, Illinois

Youth Educational Visit Program

Excited to welcome another inspiring group of high school students from Maine Township High School District 207 to our Youth Educational Visit Program!...

Branches, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners, Ramadan Experience

Interfaith Iftar Dinner 2024

Dear Friends, For the Muslim faith, Ramadan is the holiest and the most significant month of the year. It is a time for...

Branches, Dialogue Dinners, FRONTPAGE, Illinois

Midwest Dialogue Summit 2023

It was great to be together with our interfaith volunteers from different states in Midwest area and have Dialogue Summit in Turkish American...

Default Category, Events, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners

Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner 2023

Dear Friends, As Niagara Foundation, together with the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, St. Raymond De Peñafort Catholic Church, and Congregation Beth...

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Default Category, Dialogue Dinners, Events, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners, Ramadan Experience

Youth Interfaith Iftar Dinner

We had an amazing time at our Annual Interfaith Youth Iftar Dinner program together with college students from various faith traditions! We gathered...

23 Mar

Abraham's Tent, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Default Category, Events, FRONTPAGE, Illinois

Abraham’s Tent Iftar Dinners

Dear Friends, As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Niagara Foundation would like to invite you to attend a Home-Based, Family Iftar (breaking...

Default Category, FRONTPAGE, Illinois

Thank you Senator Richard J. Durbin

Thank you Senator Richard J. Durbin for your visit and continued support. Senator Dick Durbin

Default Category, FRONTPAGE, Illinois

Muslim-Christian Conversation Program

This time in our Muslim-Christian Conversation program we talked about “Creation in Quran and Bible”. Thanks to all friends who joined and contributed!

Default Category, FRONTPAGE, Illinois

2nd Annual Chicago Interfaith Trolley Tour

Dear Friends, As Niagara Foundation, together with the Lutheran School of Theology’s A Center for Christian-Muslim Engagement for Peace and Justice, The InterReligious...

Default Category, FRONTPAGE, Illinois

Thank you Congressman Brad Schneider

Your support to Niagara Foundation and our community means a lot for us. Thank you! Congressman Brad Schneider

Default Category, FRONTPAGE, Illinois

Children of Abraham Coalition Peace Camp Visit

As Niagara Foundation, we are always happy to be part of Peace Camp and host Jewish, Muslim & Christian youth in our center....

Default Category, FRONTPAGE, Illinois

The Hizmet Movement: Responses to Contemporary Challenges

It was great to join the international conference titled “The Hizmet Movement: Responses to Contemporary Challenges”. Thanks a lot to the organizers, presenters...

Default Category, FRONTPAGE, Illinois

Intercultural Friendship Program with The Moorings of Arlington Heights

Thanks a lot to the participants of our intercultural friendship program and our devoted volunteers for the wonderful preparation! The Moorings of Arlington...

Default Category, FRONTPAGE, Illinois

Vigil for the Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria

Dear friends! We are hosting a vigil for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. Please join us in solidarity if you’re available...

Default Category, FRONTPAGE, Illinois

Children of Abraham Coalition Peace Camp

We are honored to be part of this beautiful program, please encourage your middle school students to sign up! These Muslim, Jewish and...

Default Category, Events, FRONTPAGE, Illinois

A day in The Moorings of Arlington Heights

15 Mar

Default Category, FRONTPAGE, Illinois

Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace and Healing

Dear friends, As Niagara Foundation, together with our interfaith partner organizations, we are organizing an interfaith prayer service for peace and healing at...

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15 Mar

Default Category, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith Engagement

National Day of Prayer

Humanity is once again going through testing times.. Faith leaders from various communities are invited to join this circle of supplication to express...

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11 Aug

Chicago Interfaith Gathering, Default Category, Dialogue Dinners, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement, Ramadan Experience

Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner

What a wonderful gathering that was! Lots of speakers, friends, gathered together around an iftar dinner. As Niagara Foundation, we are honored to...

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11 Aug

Illinois, Interfaith Engagement

Muslim-Jewish Youth Interfaith Dinner

Muslim students from Turkish community meets Jewish youth from Rochelle Zell Jewish High School. This April was special for three religions of the...

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21 Nov

Branches, Illinois, Interfaith Engagement

Muslim Jewish High School Student’s Interfaith Hanukkah Gathering

Niagara Foundation partners with Rochelle Zelle Jewish High School for a series of cultural exchanges. In this first event, they will host us...

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Branches, Chicago Interfaith Gathering, Illinois, Interfaith Engagement

Interfaith Youth Thanksgiving (Online)

As Niagara Foundation, together with Children of Abraham Coalition and Keystone Youth Center, we are organizing an Interfaith Thanksgiving Program for young members...

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Academic Affairs, Branches, Illinois, Lecture Series

Niagara Lecture Series – Lorna Byrne

Lorna Byrne: World-renowned spiritual teacher, international bestselling author, and philanthropist Lorna Byrne is an inspiration to millions of people around the world. She...

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04 May

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Dear friends, As Niagara Foundation, together with Fourth Presbyterian Church, A Center of Christian-Muslim Engagement for Peace and Justice, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Congregation Beth Judea, and St....

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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...

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

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

To Understand and Act: The Importance of Interfaith Dialogue

By: Joseph Birko, Communications Intern – [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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...

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...