Imam W.D. Mohammed undoubtedly said it best: “With reference to a saying of the Holy Prophet, your Imam calls attention to the fact that Muslims are to contribute to the wholesomeness of Christian religious holiday festivals. An indication of the Muslim role in promoting respect for wholesome and sacred celebrations is found in the teaching […]
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In South Florida The Season is going full swing. In my latest InterFaith21 essay in The Coastal Star, I note that Thanksgiving, the Hajj, Hanukkah and Christmas are among this year’s winter holiday highlights — and serve as reminders that “Sharing and caring are the best messages of the season.” Also, my Catalyst for Justice colleagues Jane Tierney, Rabbi Paul […]
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From my latest Florida Weekly commentary, Jupiter Councilman Jim Kuretski on the El Sol Neighborhood Resource Center: “My position as an elected official is that any federal immigration policy reforms must take local community perspectives into account. And when we analyze why we have had no action for years, it’s my take that the inability […]
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… Palm Beach Gardens & Jupiter edition, my latest freelance gig. As I mentioned over at HoM, Florida Weekly has been producing award-winning west coast editions delighting readers in Fort Myers, Naples and Port Charlotte. Our new local edition also features such longtime colleagues of mine as foodie extraordinaire Jan Norris, “Mr. Arts” Hap Erstein, Mary Jane […]
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