We are honored that three generations of the Fishman-Belkin family are a part of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom! Grandmother Janet Belkin is a member of the Tucson, Arizona chapter. Kira Belkin and her daughters Talia and Ruth live in central New Jersey. Kira is a member and co-leader of a Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom chapter […]
January Newsletter: Welcome to our inaugural issue!
January 2018 Welcome to the inaugural 2018 issue of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom newsletter! We look forward to updating you with SOSS news, upcoming events, and chapter goings-on on a regular basis. We will feature chapters and individuals partaking in extraordinary events as well as highlight activities that will allow you to participate locally, […]
The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom on Megyn Kelly TODAY
On December 19, Megyn Kelly featured the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom on her show for a feature, “Women Promote Understanding Between Jews & Muslims.” Founders Atiya Aftab and Sheryl Olitzky joined Megyn in the studio. Please watch and share!
Breaking Religious Stereotypes to Foster Understanding: A High School Student’s Perspective
Kaitlyn Dundorf, a freshman at Hillsborough High School in New Jersey, visited a local chapter of the Sisterhood of the Salaam Shalom as part of an assignment for her Exploring Journalism class. The assignment required her to write a feature story, highlighting a local event or organization. She was interested to find out more about […]
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New York Times & .Mic Cover Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom
On December 5, the New York Times published an article about our historic and powerful December 4 Muslim Jewish Women Leadership Conference, “Both Feeling Threatened, American Muslims and Jews Join Hands.” Here’s an excerpt: Jolted into action by a wave of hate crimes that followed the election victory of Donald J. Trump, American Muslims and […]
Seeing God in One Another’s Eyes by Chelsea Garbell
This article originally appeared in the magazine Tablet. In the Jewish quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem there sits a small jewelry shop. Unknown to most Israelis, the beaten silver engraved pieces it produces have become a ubiquitous symbol of an American Jew who has spent time in Israel. Known simply as a “Hadaya,” […]
Sisterhood Interview Featured on US Arab Radio
In late July, the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom was featured on US Arab Radio as part of their program highlighting women peacebuilders. The program featured Sheryl Olitzky, Symi Rom-Rymer, and Ambereen Shaffie and helps to educate others on the change in attitudes and behaviors that the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom has on women, their family and their […]