Muslims and Jews Standing Together

March 25, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Hilton Hotel, 1800 Wellington Avenue

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free Admission

Please register by emailing Irene or calling 944-1560

Muslims and Jews Standing Together for an Inclusive and Just Canada

Guest Speakers

Rabbi Or Rose: Director,The Center for Global Judaism at Hebrew College

Imam Abdullah Antepli: Muslim Chaplain, Duke University/Adjunct Faculty of Islamic Studies

Co-Sponsors

Canadian Muslim Leadership Institute

Manitoba Association of Rights and Liberties

Anti-Semitic and Anti-Islamic/Muslim hate incidences and rhetoric are on the rise in Canada.  There is a proliferation of web-based hate sites targeting our respective communities and faiths.  These phenomena endanger the safety of our families and the peace of our communities.

Topics include: 

Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism in Canada

Historical perspectives

Personal reflections

Impact of hate and working through hate

Conversation cafés with participants

Textual analysis of both Jewish and Muslim scripture 

Information from experts on hate groups operating in Canada and around the world

Role playing and scenario training

Objective: To build bridges of solidarity and understanding based on accurate 

information, between Manitoban Jews and Muslims to combat Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia proactively through collaboration and cooperation.