Today, November 3, is the 10th day of Muharram in the year 1436. I am referring to the Hijri calendar — often less accurately called the “Islamic” calendar. While there is nothing “Islamic” about it in a religious sense, year one of the Hijri calendar marked the Hijra in 622 CE (Common Era). The Hijra […]
Sisters of a Common Soul
My Jewish journey has sparked an interest in learning more about other faiths. In fact, the deeper I have delved into my own religion the more interest I have in learning about others whose spiritual journeys are different from my own. I am surprised to discover that the more different I think we are, the […]