NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change

"I Love You. I Am Sorry’: One Jew, One Muslim and a Friendship Tested by War" by Kurt Streeter nytimes.com/2023/10/21/us/…

@BarackObama Thank you @BarackObama for sharing a piece of the work that NewGround is doing right now.

I wanted to share some thoughts on what’s happening right now in Israel and Gaza. barackobama.medium.com/my-statement-o…

We're thinking of all of our community members and friends in the Pico Robertson area today. We are relieved that a suspect has been arrested, and we know that the shock and fear people are feeling will remain for some time. forward.com/news/536382/je…

Check out this post from our friend Sue Obeidi at the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) discussing representing non-Christian celebrations in media. thewrap.com/christmas-epis…

We must endeavor to see one another as human beings, deserving of compassion and understanding, and we will support each other as we grieve. (2/2)

We are deeply saddened as we listen to news of violence among Israelis and Palestinians in the land so many of us hold dear, from ongoing settler violence and demolitions in the West Bank to this morning's bombings in Jerusalem. (1/2)

Please join us to celebrate 15 years of NewGround at the Trailblazer Awards on December 11, 2022, at 11:00am at the Skirball Cultural Center! It's our first major in-person event since 2019, and we'd be so happy to have you join us. mjnewground.networkforgood.com/events/46826-t…

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl of Central Synagogue in New York City spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the rise and roots of antisemitism, common misconceptions, as well as the dangers of ignoring antisemitism. #x" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cbsnews.com/video/rabbi-an…

Our executive director, Aziza Hasan, spoke at Mayor Garcetti’s gathering of faith and community leaders, saying "Let this be a call to hold accountability and compassion side by side as necessary pieces of the work ahead.” Full press conference: youtube.com/watch?v=1aJRSK…

Our hearts were heavy with pain and anger upon hearing the news of the ugly, offensive attitudes espoused in Los Angeles' city council meetings. Community values of compassion and understanding were directly violated by the anti-Black and anti-Indigenous language we heard.

Sukkot, known as “the time of Happiness”, is upon us. To all of our friends who are coming out of Yom Kippur and stepping into Sukkot, we wish you abundant joy and wellbeing.

We wish our Jewish friends G'mar Chatimah Tovah: May you be sealed for goodness in the Book of Life and may we all take the time to reflect during this Yom Kippur.

The MAJIC Cohort of 2022-2023 has begun! MAJICians went on a retreat led by NewGround Facilitators, Shachar Cohen-Hodos and Sara Deen, where they shared their personal stories and began the journey of active listening and understanding.

@RachaelCerrotti a featured author in this year's NewGround Book Club, spoke with Aziza Hasan in her recent podcast episode of @GenMpodcast . The two discussed the role of memory in building empathy and generosity between people with widely differing backgrounds.

From October to June, NewGround's Professional Change-Maker Program will provide 10 Muslim and 10 Jewish Angelinos with the opportunity to build their communication skills and relationships, which they will bring back to their schools, institutions, and communities. Apply now!

and through that, we can navigate the challenges we face together.” We are grateful to the Phillip and Muriel Berman Foundation and the Liberty Hill Foundation for their partnership in supporting the creation of this film, director/producer Cindy Kaplan, and editor Zed Friedman.

Our 2022 MAJICians came together to make a beautiful chalk art mural to share the importance of allyship and unity in the face of anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim bias. In their own words, “We know that coming together requires respect, patience, authenticity, and communication…

Eid al-Adha Mubarak to everyone celebrating! As the last month of the Islamic calendar comes to a close soon, the stories and rituals of this holy time help us practice submission, and participation in something greater than ourselves, opening our hearts to one other and to hope.

Our MAJICians this year demonstrated the importance of allyship in the face of anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim bias. Some days, our work feels harder than ever. Now is the time to lean in and listen. #LearnToListen #ListenToLearn #MAJIC #NewGround youtube.com/watch?v=1JUZu5…

“If you go into a [difficult conversation] ready for war, then you have already shut the door on your own growth.” Wise words from @ezraklein at the @MJNewGround Trailblazers event tonight.