Our December 2015 Muslim Jewish Women’s Leadership Conference was an unbelievable success. Over 350 women came together for two days in Princeton, New Jersey for workshops, panels, and relationship building — […]
A Real Blessing: Baking For Peace
Baking at Sarah House in Santa Barbara September 20, 2015 “When women put their minds to peace and healing, great good can be accomplished.” — Kathy Rayburn, a member of the Santa […]
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 […]
Thoughts on Elections: Insights from Dr. Amaney Jamal
Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom® member Dr. Amaney Jamal shares her insight in this article by Julie Poucher Harbin of Religion News Service, “Are Americans Ready For a Muslim President? Here’s […]
The 26th Night of Ramadan
Last night was such a powerful and beautiful night that I just want a part of it to be etched somewhere forever. I think that all of us who came […]
Responding to EEOC v. Abercrombie: The Ruling and Its Implications for Religious Freedom
The US Supreme Court’s recent decision in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch —supporting a Muslim woman’s civil right to observe hijab at work and prohibiting employers from considering a job […]
Because We Are Sisters
I am blessed in many ways, and chief among my blessings has been my family. I have a brother who fulfills the ideal definition of brother, but I do not have […]
International Religious Freedom and Women’s Experiences on the Extremist Battlefield
From parts of Europe to Nigeria to Myanmar to Iraq, women and girls often experience religious freedom violations in ways that are similar to as well as distinct from male co-religionists. Still, while protecting international religious […]
The Re-Education of the Muslim Next Door
In some respects I am a quintessential American soccer mom — I actually have two sons who play both recreational and travel soccer. My family eats burgers and watermelon on […]
Engaged in the holy
A year and a half ago, Sheryl Olitzky asked me to serve on the Executive Committee of the newly forming organization, the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom®. I was happy to […]
