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Latest News

Winter 2020 Newsletter- Unity Vigils, 2020 Annual Gathering, and Greater DC Regional Training!

February 7, 2020 by Samantha Facciolo Leave a Comment

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Director’s Note The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom entered 2020 full of hope and energy, renewing our commitment to one another and to rising and responding to hate. Throughout 2020, sisters will be […]

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Fall/Winter 2019 Newsletter: Annual Gathering, Building Bridges 2020, Teen Update, and Awards!

November 12, 2019 by Samantha Facciolo Leave a Comment

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Director’s Note We are still riding the wave of hope and energy resonating from our 6th annual gathering, which took place November 1-3. We spent the weekend with an incredible […]

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Unexpected Sisterhood in Machu Picchu, Peru

November 6, 2018 by Sheryl Olitzky

Of all the places in the world, the encounter of two Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom sisters at the UNESCO site of Machu Picchu, Peru! It was the last day of […]

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The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom® on Megyn Kelly TODAY

December 19, 2017 by admin

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 […]

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We Reaffirm Our Commitment To Be There For One Another

December 10, 2017 by Sheryl Olitzky Leave a Comment

A Statement by Board Chair Atiya Aftab, Board President Donna Cephas, and Executive Director Sheryl Olitzky We are reaching out to you today in the midst of emotions running high […]

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Rising Up Against Hate: The 4th Annual SOSS Conference by Heba Macksoud

November 20, 2017 by Sheryl Olitzky 2 Comments

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When people ask me to describe the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom® annual conference, I often have so much to say, that I don’t even know where to start. This year […]

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It’s About Personal Connections of Trust: Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom® Highlighted

May 22, 2017 by Sheryl Olitzky Leave a Comment

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This article by S. D’I and Erasmus originally appeared on The Economist on May 22, 2017. Here’s an excerpt: Inter-faith dialogue: Muslims, Jews and women in America However toxic the […]

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In Azerbaijan, Lessons on Peace and Harmony

April 5, 2017 by Sheryl Olitzky Leave a Comment

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This commentary originally appeared on Philly.com. By Marcia Bronstein While the Republic of Azerbaijan had never been on my bucket list, I eagerly embraced the recent chance to experience it […]

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New York Times & .Mic Cover Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom®

December 6, 2016 by admin

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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 […]

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Join Hundreds of Women and Attend the Muslim Jewish Women’s Leadership Conference

September 5, 2016 by Sheryl Olitzky 2 Comments

Register Today while seats are still available! Several hundred women will gather at Drew University on December 4 for the 2016 Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom® Leadership Conference! Conference is sold out “I attended the […]

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Abe Film Screening and Director's Talkback on January 17, 2021 from 2:00-3:00 pm EST

You’re invited to watch the recently released film, Abe, and participate in a Zoom panel discussion with film director, Fernando Grostein Andrade, and Palestinian/American screenwriters and film producers. The story focuses on twelve-year old Abe (Avraham/Ibrahim), the child of a Jewish mother and Muslim father (Israeli and Palestinian background).  Abe is torn by his family’s fighting over cultural and political issues during every family meal. Follow Abe as he goes on a culinary journey to find himself and familial peace, using food to bring all sides of his family together. For more detailed information, please read this press kit.

We’ll provide you with a link to watch the film ahead of time (please watch prior to January 14th). Then, join us on January 17th for a live Zoom event where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from Abe’s director, producers, screenwriters and meet other women from across the Sisterhood. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to view the film and a Zoom link for Sunday Jan. 17th’s live event.

Click here to register!

Town Hall Facebook Live With One of The Sisterhood's Greatest Supporters inThe U.S. Senate!
Cofounders, Sheryl Olitzky and Atiya Aftab, in dialogue with Senator Cory Booker as we focus on the issues facing us as Muslim and Jewish women in this challenging time in our history. Click here to watch.