Thank you Senator Richard J. Durbin
Thank you Senator Richard J. Durbin for your visit and continued support. Senator Dick Durbin
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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!
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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...
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Thank you Congressman Brad Schneider
Your support to Niagara Foundation and our community means a lot for us. Thank you! Congressman Brad Schneider
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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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“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...
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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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May
Default Category, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement
Youth Interfaith Iftar Dinner!
Niagara Foundation cordially invites youth (High School & College age) to our Youth Interfaith Iftar gathering. Muslims around the world fast from sunrise...
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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...
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Family Iftar (Fast-Breaking) Dinners
As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Turkish American Society of Missouri and Niagara Foundation would like to invite you to attend...
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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...
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2016, Articles, Blog, Default Category, Democracy, Governance, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Media, Politics
Turkey-Israel Relations
What a week it’s been for Turkey. There’s no question – in my mind anyway – that the recent bombings of the Istanbul...
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Niagara Foundation Condemns Recent Attacks
Niagara Foundation adamantly condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Turkey, Belgium, Pakistan, and Iraq. On March 19, a bombing on a popular shopping...
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Today is Equal Pay Day
April 12 is Equal Pay Day, a day that calls for equal wages for women. The date itself is symbolic, signifying how long...
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CGF: Chicago & Global Family
Chicago & Global Family (CGF) events are intimate roundtable meetings with local and global leaders. Our goal is for experts in Chicago to...
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Blog, Default Category, Economic Development, Interns' Corner, Values
How Brands Produce and Maintain Belief
Currently, according to American physicist and philosopher Thomas Samuel Kuhn, we are witnessing a paradigm shift in the culture of brands and branding....
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2015, Blog, Default Category, Education, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Values
Studying Abroad in Yemen
The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...
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2015, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Community Projects, Default Category, Education, Fast-a-thon, Global Issues, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement, Lecture Series, Peace and Conflict, Ramadan Experience, Religion and Spirituality, RSVP, Sharing the Faith, Social Responsibility, Speakers, Special Events, Values
Ramadan Experience : Lecture and Iftar 2015
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Blog, Default Category, Religion and Spirituality
Happy Easter!
By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Easter Sunday is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is the heart of all major...
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Addressing Domestic Violence and Abuse in Muslim Communities: Event Recap
By Joshua Heine, Public and Global Affairs Intern On March 4, Niagara Foundation was pleased to welcome Tahera Ahmad, chaplain at Northwestern University, to...
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Not My Life Screening Event Recap
By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Wednesday, February 18, Niagara Foundation screened the film Not My Life in partnership with UNICEF US Fund....
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Turkey Trip Tales: David Ginsburg
By: David Ginsburg, MD Five years ago, my wife and I finally realized a long-held dream to visit Turkey. We had been fascinated...
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Turkey Trip Tales: Rakela Ruperez
By: Rakela Ruperez Five years ago, in the summer of 2009, I was fortunate to enjoy an incredible voyage to Turkey with my husband...
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Articles, Blog, Default Category, Events, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Society and Culture
Not My Life Screening Event Recap
By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Wednesday, February 18, Niagara Foundation screened the film Not My Life in partnership with UNICEF US Fund....
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Where Did Valentine’s Day Come From?
By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Valentine’s Day has not always been the ultra commercialized “day of love” that it is today. In fact,...
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2015, Default Category, Illinois, Interviews
Meet Our New Team Member!
Niagara Foundation welcomes Kathleen Ferraro as a new addition to our Chicago family. She will be joining us as Communications & Membership Coordinator,...
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Weekly Links
There are a couple extra links about Islam and Muslims this week as we celebrate Ramadan – the holiest month in Islam. Islam...
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Blog, Default Category, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
On the Table Storify
Take a peek through social media to see how we celebrated On the Table 2014 with the Chicago Community Trust. Special thanks to...
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Weekly Links
Compiled by our interns: Hannah Ward, Brandon Carter, and Melissa Muth. Picture captured from here. The Dialogue of Civilizations Conference is Opening in...
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Nigerian Schoolchildren Kidnapping
Our Honorary President, Fethullah Gulen, gave a statement regarding the kidnappings of schoolgirls in Nigeria by Boko Haram. Below is the statement in...
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Sign Up Here: * Email First Name Last Name Phone * Lists Niagara General List – Will Receive All Emails from Niagara – About 1...
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Niagara celebrates the 10th Annual Abrahamic Traditions Dinner
Photos and Recap by: Megan Deppen, intern at Niagara Foundation and student at DePaul University Negative temperatures and piercing winds of the winter...
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Blog, Default Category, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
More than Words: Interreligious Dialogue and Peacebuilding
By: Megan Deppen, intern at Niagara and student at Depaul The giant arched windows cast light onto the audience while both men and...
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2013, Default Category, Illinois
Sacred Sources: The Joseph/Yusuf Narrative
Text by: Eleanor Peck This past Thursday, December 12th, was the inaugural Sacred Sources program, inspired by the academic practice of small group...
2013, Default Category, Missouri
Being and Becoming through Facebook
Being and Becoming through Facebook An Ethnographic Approach to Language, Community, and Identity Performances of Young Turkish-American Women Aslihan Akkaya PhD, Linguistic Anthropology...
2013, Conferences & Panels, Default Category, Missouri
Niagara Interfaith Talks – January
“Niagara Interfaith Talks” will be at 6.30pm on Thursday, January 9th, 2014. The theme of the evening is “Church and State: The Role of Religion”...
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2013, Default Category, Illinois
9/11 Remembrance
In between some admittedly harried days getting ready for the Peace and Dialogue Awards, we got the chance to hear from a few...
2013, Default Category, Missouri, News
Atlantic Interviews Niagara Foundation’s Honorary President
A Rare Meeting With Reclusive Turkish Spiritual Leader Fethullah Gulen By Jamie Tarabay | Aug 14 2013, 9:05 AM ET Fethullah Gulen is...
2013, Default Category, Missouri, News
Gulen Awarded Manhae Peace Prize
We are proud to announce that the Honorary President of Niagara Foundation, Fethullah Gülen, was the recipient of the Manhae Peace Prize for...
2013, Default Category, Nebraska
Happy Independence Day
Niagara Foundation Wishes All Nation Happy and Blessed 4th of July.
2013, Default Category, Missouri, News
Niagara Foundation Deeply Saddened By Boston Marathon Bombing
The Niagara Foundation condemns the bombing at Boston Marathon. Our organization is committed to promoting peace, respect and dialogue in our society, and...
2013, Default Category, Missouri, News
Niagara Foundation’s Honorary President M. FETHULLAH GULEN Named In TIME Magazine’s “World’s 100 Most Influential People” For 2013
Fethullah Gulen Time 100 2013 We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Niagara Foundation’s honorary president, M.Fethullah Gulen, was named as...
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Turkey Trip 2009
One of the main projects of NF is the “Intercultural Trips to Turkey”. These annual trips organized by NF serve the Foundation’s mission...
2011, Default Category, Intercultural Trips, Missouri
Turkey Trip 2011
One of the main projects of NF is the “Intercultural Trips to Turkey”. These annual trips organized by NF serve the Foundation’s mission...
2012, Conferences & Panels, Default Category, Missouri
Niagara Interfaith Talks
Niagara Foundation organizes “Niagara Interfaith Talks” every first Thursday of the month for the purpose of strengthening friendship and understanding among other faith...
2012, Default Category, Missouri, News
Niagara Foundation Condemns The Attack Against The U.S. Diplomatic Mission In Libya
The Niagara Foundation condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the mindless and brutal attack of a mob of extremists against the U.S. Diplomatic...
2012, Conferences & Panels, Default Category, Missouri
Holy Scriptures/Books in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (February 27, 2012)
Dear Friends, It’s been almost 15 days since our first meeting. So, we should start preparing for the second one. We are planning...
2012, Conferences & Panels, Default Category, Missouri
Prophet-hood in Abrahamic Religions (January 30, 2012)
First Meeting (January 30, 2012) We gathered at the Washington University Medical Campus FLTC building for our first meeting on January 30th at...
2011, Conferences & Panels, Default Category, Wisconsin
Dialogue in Abrahamic Religions Panel at UW-Stevens Point
Niagara Foundation organized an Abrahamic traditions Panel with Multi-Cultural Affairs Department at UW-Stevens Point. There were distinguished speakers from three different Abrahamic Religion...
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In the Press
Trip to Turkey with the Niagara/Holy Dove Foundation - Suzanne and Bobby Fong
2011, Default Category, Wisconsin
Meeting with Federal Legislators at Washington, DC
Last January, our members visited federal representatives of Wisconsin in Washington DC. On behalf of the Turkish community living in Wisconsin, we congratulated...