Posts tagged Evanston
CAIR-Chicago Supports Appeal of Jewish School Denied Zoning Relief

On May 6, 2014, CAIR-Chicago filed an Amicus Curiae brief in support of an appeal filed by the Joan Dachs Yaakov Elementary School – Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi (“Joan Dachs”), based on the City of Evanston’s refusal to allow the school to re-develop vacant land for its religious and educational plans.

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Executive Director Ahmed Rehab Keynotes Northwestern McSA Event

CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab spoke at the Northwestern Muslim-cultural Students Association luncheon for parents and alumni on Saturday, May 7th. Rehab spoke to over one hundred attendees on how they can serve social justice causes to better their community, their country, and the world.

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Jewish-Muslim groups host one-woman theatrical performance “Unveiled” - March 7th

Join Jewish and Muslims groups for the critically acclaimed play "Unveiled" on Sunday, March 7 at the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation in Evanston. This compelling one-woman show about Muslim women in a post-9/11 world beautifully interweaves the topics of racism, hate crimes, love, Islam, tea, culture, language, life, and hope. Facilitated discussions will take place afterward.

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Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson Presents to Jewish Youth Group

Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson presented a workshop to a Jewish Youth Group at Beth Emet the Free Synagogue in Evanston. Hankerson provided and introduction to the concepts of Islam and a profile of the Muslim-American community. The workshop served as the kick off to an educational and interfaith program between the synagogue and the Muslim Educational Center (MEC) in Morton Grove.

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