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Tag Archives: Niagara Foundation

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...

| Tagged fethullah gulen, intercultural, Interfaith, interfaith dialog, Niagara Foundation, prayer, religion
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...

| Tagged chicago, Interfaith, Niagara Foundation, prayer
jewish youth iftar dinner with families
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...

| Tagged chicago, Interfaith, islam, Judaism, Niagara Foundation, religion, student, youth
niagara-foundation-muslim-jewish-high-school-students-interfaith-hanukkah-gathering
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...

| Tagged chicago, Hanukkah, Interfaith, islam, Judaism, Niagara Foundation, youth
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...

| Tagged chicago, Interfaith, Niagara Foundation, Online, thanksgiving, youth
15 Apr
Blog, Economic Development, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture

How Low-Income Families Can Earn Refunds This Tax Season

It's tax filing season! Don’t you love this time of year? You are right, nobody enjoys filing their taxes. It takes time from...

| Tagged Earned Tax Income Credit, economics, finance, income inequality, Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Niagara Foundation, tax refunds, tax season, wage gap
12 Apr
Default Category

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...

| Tagged Equal Pay Day, equity, fair wages, gender equality, Niagara Foundation, social equality, social justice, transparency, wage gap
12 Apr
Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Dr. Elizabeth Loentz Discusses Yiddish, Its Relevance in Jewish Identity

“Once Yiddish has taken hold of you...then you will no longer recognize your earlier tranquility. Then you will feel the true unity of...

| Tagged culture, Dr. Elizabeth Loentz, identity, Judaism, language, Niagara Foundation, University of Illinois at Chicago, Yiddish
24 Mar
Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Interfaith, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Dr. Susan Ross Talks Feminist Theology, Patriarchy, and Influential Women

On Thursday, March 17, Niagara Foundation welcomed Dr. Susan Ross from Loyola University to discuss the role of feminism within both an academic...

| Tagged Dr. Susan Ross, Elizabeth Johnson, feminism, feminist theology, Gerda Learner, Loyola University Chicago, Niagara Foundation, patriarchy, Paul Tillich
23 Mar
Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Leadership, Society and Culture

Linsey Maughan Talks UN Women Chicago Chapter, Fundraising, and the Importance of Education

On March 16, the Niagara Foundation welcomed Linsey Maughan to talk about the UN Women Chicago Chapter as a part of the “Public...

| Tagged chicago, feminism, gender, global issues, human rights, Linsey Maughan, Niagara Foundation, social justice, UN Women, United Nations, USNC-UN Women
22 Mar
Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Statements, Terrorism

Niagara Foundation Condemns Brussels Attacks

Niagara Foundation entirely condemns the terrorist attack on Tuesday, March 22nd in Brussels, Belgium. The attack occurred at both the Zaventem airport and...

| Tagged airport, attacks, Belgium, bombings, Brussels, ISIS, Islamic State, Maelbeek, Niagara Foundation, subway, terrorism, terrorist attacks, Zaventem
22 Mar
Blog, Economic Development, Environment, Global Issues, Health, Interns' Corner, Science and Technology, Society and Culture

Climate Change and Its Effects on Pollinators, Plants, and Food

Climate change is happening now! Yes, I understand this might be an obvious statement. However, we have a lack of knowledge about the...

| Tagged agriculture, climate change, crops, ecosystem, food, global warming, honeybees, Niagara Foundation, phenology, plants, pollination
10 Mar
Events, Friends in Faith, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

FIF: Reverend Marrice Coverson on “What is Spiritualism?”

| Tagged Christianity, Niagara Foundation, religion, Reverend Marrice Coverson, spiritualism, spirituality, The Church of the Spirit of Chicago
10 Mar
Events, Friends in Faith, Interfaith Engagement, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

FIF: Dr. Elizabeth Loentz on “The Meaning of Yiddish in Jewish Identity”

| Tagged culture, Dr. Elizabeth Loentz, identity, Jewish identity, Judaism, Niagara Foundation, religion, spirituality, values, Yiddish
10 Mar
Events, Friends in Faith, Gender, Interfaith Engagement, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

FIF: Dr. Susan Ross on “Feminist Theology”

We are pleased to invite Dr. Susan A. Ross, Professor of Theology and a Faculty Scholar at Loyola University Chicago, on March 17,...

| Tagged Dr. Susan Ross, feminism, feminist theology, Friends in Faith, Loyola University Chicago, Niagara Foundation, religion, spirituality, Theology
08 Mar
Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Leadership, Society and Culture, Values

Kate Bensen Discusses Struggles and Gains for Women in the Workplace

On March 2, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of welcoming Ms. Kate Benson, J.D. to our flagship office in downtown Chicago. In...

| Tagged corporations, equal rights, feminism, International Women's Day, Kate Bensen, Niagara Foundation, nonprofits, The Chicago Network, workplace rights
07 Mar
Events, Human Rights, Illinois, Interfaith, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Special Events, Theology

Fourth Presbyterian Church Hosts Screening of Love is a Verb

On March 16, 2016, at 6:30 pm, Fourth Presbyterian Church will host a screening of the 2014 documentary Love is a Verb. Love...

| Tagged chicago, documentary, fethullah gulen, Fourth Presbyterian Church, gulen movement, hizmet, Love is a Verb, Niagara Foundation, Terry Spencer Hesser
19 Feb
Blog, Day Overviews, Economic Development, Global Issues, Human Rights, Society and Culture

February 20 is World Day of Social Justice

oday is World Day of Social Justice. This day is recognized by the U.N. and its member states and was officially created in...

| Tagged development, globalization, human rights, Niagara Foundation, social justice, United Nations, World Day of Social Justice
12 Feb
Blog, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Health, Interfaith, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Professor Benjamin Zeller Discusses Relationship Between Religion and Food

On February 9, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of hosting Professor Benjamin Zeller to speak on the topic of “Religion and Food.”...

| Tagged dietary restrictions, food, identity, Lake Forest College, Niagara Foundation, Professor Benjamin Zeller, religion
20 Nov
Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Human Rights, Interfaith, Leadership, Niagara Updates, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Event Recap: 2015 Peace & Dialogue Awards

Each year, the Niagara Foundation publicly recognizes individuals and organizations in the Chicago community who have distinguished themselves in their profession and contributed...

| Tagged Andrea Zopp, chicago, Chicago Community Trust, Community Service Award, Daniel Ash, Fethullah Gulen Award, Gesture, Lifetime Leadership Award, Niagara Foundation, Peace & Dialogue Awards, silent auction, Suzanne Morgan
23 Oct
Blog, Economic Development, Environment, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Science and Technology

Howard Learner Talks Environmental Law, Energy Efficiency

On Wednesday, October 21 at the Niagara Foundation, we hosted Howard A. Learner, the President and Executive Director of the Environmental Law and...

| Tagged ELPC, energy, energy efficiency, environment, environmental law, Environmental Law and Policy Center, Howard Learner, Niagara Foundation, technology
03 Apr
2018, Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Theology

Passover Seder

This seven-day celebration, Pesach in Hebrew, begins today and commences with the traditional Seder dinner. The Passover Seder is a time for families...

| Tagged Exodus, festival, Haggadah, Judaism, matzah, Niagara Foundation, Passover, Pesach, religion, religious holiday, seder, Torah
02 Apr
Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Today is Holy Thursday

Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, is one of the most important days in the Christian liturgical year and one of the...

| Tagged Christianity, Eucharist, Holy Communion, Holy Thursday, Holy Week, Jesus, Last Supper, Maundy Thursday, Niagara Foundation, religious holiday
2013, Nebraska, News

Niagara Foundation Congratulates The New Pope

FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE March 15, 2013 The Niagara Foundation Congratulates the New Pope. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board,...

| Tagged abrahamic, Christianity, dialog, dialogue, fethullah gulen, gulen, gulen movement, intercultural, Interfaith, islam, midwest, Nebraska, new pope, Niagara Foundation, Nuevo Papa, Peace, pope, prophet mohammad, Roman Catholic Church
2013, Illinois, News

Niagara Foundation Congratulates the New Pope Francis I

FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE March 15, 2013 The Niagara Foundation Congratulates the New Pope. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board,...

| Tagged Bishop of Rome, boston globe, boston marathon, boston marathon bombings, boston marathon explosion, fethullah gulen, gulen movement, hizmet movement, New Pope Francis I, Niagara Foundation, Nuevo Papa, Obispo de Roma, Papa Francisco, Pontífice Supremo de la Iglesia Católica Romana, Roman Catholic Church, Vatican
2013, Conferences & Panels, Nebraska

Interfaith Collaboration Conference of Nebraska

| Tagged collaboration, dialogue, fethullah gulen, gulen movement, Interfaith, Interfaith Collaboration Conference of Nebraska, lincoln, Nebraska, Niagara Foundation, omaha
Public Affairs

CASHING IN ON THE GLOBAL CRISIS: Turkey’s Path

| Tagged boston globe, boston marathon, boston marathon bombings, boston marathon explosion, Global Crisis, Ilker Ayci, Niagara Foundation, turkey
21 Nov
2013, Illinois, Study Turkiye

Study TÜRKİYE Program ‘13

| Tagged Azam Nizamuddin, Bediüzzaman Said Nursi, Bediüzzaman Said Nursi Chair, chicago, chicago downtown, culture, Furman University, gulen movement, history, illinois, Islamic Studies, John Carroll University, Kadir Yildirim, Loyola University, michigan avenue, Niagara Foundation, Ottoman Empire, politics, religion, society, sociology, Theology, turkey, Turkish Democracy, turkiye, Zeki Saritoprak
2010, Illinois, News

Fethullah Gulen has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Leeds Metropolitan University

Fethullah Gülen Turkish Muslim scholar, educator and peace activist, M. Fethullah Gülen, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Leeds Metropolitan at the...

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