November 14 2021

From Stranger to Sister

2021 8th Annual Sisterhood Conference

CONNECT

LEARN

Act

Join us for a day dedicated to gathering with fellow sisters, developing new skills, learning from renowned experts, and doing your part in creating a just, peaceful, and inclusive world.

What you can expect:

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Keynote presentations on the importance of interfaith coalition building and women’s leadership

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Breakout group discussions focused on transformative community action and ways we can all participate in justice work

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A meet and greet with the Sisterhood’s new executive director, Tahija Vikalo

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Opportunities to meet members from across the Sisterhood in small group discussions

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A Saturday night LIVE screening of Stranger/Sister, followed by a panel discussion.

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And much more!

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Amineh Hoti

Dr. Amineh Hoti

Dr. Amineh Hoti is the co-founder of the Centre for the Study of Muslim-Jewish Relations at the University of Cambridge. For the last two decades, she has been a teacher and lecturer on interreligious dialogue and peace building throughout Europe and the United States. Her publications include Sorrow and Joy among Muslim Women: The Pukhtuns of Northern Pakistan, which was nominated for a Kiriyama Prize, and Gems and Jewels: The Religions of Pakistan. She is a consultant to the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect and holds a Ph.D. in social anthropology from Lucy Cavindish College, University of Cambridge.

Rabbi Sarah Bassin

Rabbi Sarah Bassin

Rabbi Sarah Bassin serves as the assistant rabbi at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills. Prior to this role, she was the founding executive director of NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change and currently serves on the Board of both NewGround and UpStart, as well as the advisory boards of several other interreligious and justice-focused organizations. She was a fellow of Security and Religious Freedom at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations and has traveled through Europe, parts of Asia, and the Middle East as an ambassador for interfaith work and intentional community change. She received her rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union College.

“It’s exciting to connect and learn with so many Muslim and Jewish women who care about each other and our communities and who stand together against hate, discrimination and bigotry.” ~Beth

Schedule

12:00pm Opening Prayer
12:15pm Meet and Greet with Tahija Vikalo
12:30pm Plenary Panel with Dr. Amineh Hoti and Rabbi Sarah Bassin
1:15pm  Question & Answer Session
1:30pm Breakout Facilitated Discussions
2:20pm Reconvening - Main Stage
2:45pm  Afternoon Plenary: Where Do We Go From Here?
3:15pm  Closing Prayer and Official Closing
3:20pm  Networking and Small Group Meet and Greets
4:00pm  Conference Closes
 
Please note all times are Eastern Standard Time
 

“It’s exciting to connect and learn with so many Muslim and Jewish women who care about each other and our communities and who stand together against hate, discrimination and bigotry.” ~Beth

Sponsoring From Stranger to Sister enables our conference to be accessible to the greatest number of people possible, allowing supporters to join us from around the globe as we spend the day learning from experts and engaging in this critical work.

Since 2014, our annual conference has been the largest, North American-based gathering for Muslim and Jewish women and allies seeking to build community, develop skills, and advocate for an end to discrimination, prejudice, and hate. Your support helps ensure that conference attendees will take home new tools to further prepare themselves to advocate, educate, and become leaders on the front lines against ignorance and bigotry.

Through joining us as a sponsor for From Stranger to Sister, you’re signaling your commitment to interfaith engagement, to building just and inclusive communities, and to seeking peace, not only to hundreds of conference attendees but to all who participate in our work.

Platinum Sponsorship Tier

Gold Sponsorship Tier

Purple Sponsorship Tier

“There is something in the air–the sense of power and possibility–I always leave the conference feeling energized, inspired, and ready to take on the world.” ~Lisa

Sponsorship Tiers

Purple

$500
  • Logo/website link on conference website, digital conference web platform, social media, and marketing materials
  • 2 tickets to attend conference

Bronze

$1500
  • Logo/website link on conference website, digital conference web platform, social media, and marketing materials
  • Listed as workshop sponsor on conference materials and digital conference web platform, including in digital “room” used for said workshop
  • 4 tickets to attend conference

Silver

$2500
  • Logo/website link on conference website, digital conference web platform, social media, and marketing materials
  • Listed as sponsor for two workshops on conference materials and digital conference web platform
  • 6 tickets to attend conference

Gold

$5000
  • Listed as sponsor of keynote speaker
  • Prominent logo placement on conference website, digital conference web platform, and in marketing materials
  • Social media shout out
  • 8 tickets to attend conference

Platinum

$10000
  • Listed as General Conference Sponsor
  • Premium positioning and sizing of logo on all materials
  • Social media shout out
  • Acknowledge-ment by co-founders at conference opening
  • 10 tickets to attend conference

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