Press, Awards & Recognition
Press Articles
2023
'It is Possible to Love People and Disagree': For These Two Friends, Hard Conversations Are Key Right Now
The Daily Herald: 'Taking the side of peace': Suburban Muslim and Jewish women try to find common ground here amid Middle East war
The Philadelphia Inquirer: My son, Nick Elizalde, brought people together. We need to follow his example.
The Guardian: ‘A kind of tribalism’: US supporters of Israel and Palestine fail to admit suffering of other side
USA Today: Tensions boil as Israel-Hamas war rages. How do Jewish, Muslim Americans find common ground?
North Jersey: As North Jersey communities clash over Israel-Hamas war, these groups are trying to heal
Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom founders will receive Pacem in Terris Award
The Catholic Messenger
August 17, 2023
2022
2021
Celebrate Facebook’s outage? Many faith communities couldn’t talk at all.
Religion News
October 5, 2021
‘Stay at the table’: Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom’s new head encourages tough discussions
The Forward
July 15, 2021
‘Stay at the table’: Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom’s new head encourages tough discussions
Jewish Exponent,
June 8, 2021
Faith leaders and officials gather in Overland Park to call for end of antisemitism
Kansas City Star
June 3, 2021
Kansas City area faith and political leaders respond to increased reports of anti-Semitism
FoxNews, June 3, 2021
For Jewish-Muslim Dialogue Groups in America, Gaza War Shatters Dream of Coexistence
Haaretz US News
June 1, 2021
Jews and Muslims must stand together and refuse to be enemies | COMMENTARY
Baltimore Sun
May 28, 2021
Jewish emigré from former Soviet Union ‘compelled’ to advocate for China’s Uyghur minority
The Jewish News of Northern California
May 26, 2021
A Diverse Sisterhood of Strangers Showed Me How Pluralism Works
Center for Inclusion and Belonging
April 25, 2021
Fighting Hate One Muslim Woman and One Jewish Woman at a Time–a Conversation with Roberta Elliott
Help Me 2 Understand
March 19, 2021
Limited Release of Transform Film's Acclaimed Documentary, Stranger/Sister
PRNewswire
February 26, 2021
2020
Trump united Muslims and Jews. We must build on that to prevent another Trump
Forward
November 18, 2020
Leaders and Organizers of Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom Talk About Peace & Commonality Betweens Jews & Muslims
Goltune
June 13, 2020
Rising Loaves and Rising Hopes: Diverse Communities Come Together Over Bread
The Spruce Eats
March 11, 2020
Rising Loaves and Rising Hopes: Diverse Communities Come Together Over Bread
The Jewish News of Northern California
February 18, 2020
Residents and faith leaders preach love in the face of rising anti-Semitism and hate crimes
TAP Into
January 16, 2020
Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom Unity Vigil 2020 held at Temple Adath Shalom
Parsippany Focus
January 16, 2020
Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom members help with Hannah’s Project at Gural JCC
LI Herald
January 9, 2020
2019
Hanukkah celebration provides opportunity to observe similarities
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 26, 2019
Muslim, Jewish women come together to promote tolerance, understanding
Daily Herald
December 20, 2019
Muslim-Jewish American Organization “Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom” Receives UNAOC-BMW Group Intercultural Innovation Award
Globe Newswire
December 11, 2019
Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom receives BMW Group-UNAOC Intercultural Innovation Award
Religion NewsService
December 11, 2019
Fredericksburg Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom packs hygiene kits to support homeless students at Stafford County schools
Free Lance-Star
November 30, 2019
Amid Rising Hate Crimes, Muslim and Jewish Women Traveled Together to Auschwitz
Sojourners
July 18, 2019
2018
Changing the world ... One Muslim woman and one Jewish woman at a time
Jewish Herald-Voice
October 18, 2018
Discovering Common Ground, Developing Friendships and Creating Impact: A Teenage Sisterhood Driven by Faith
West Hartford News
September 2, 2018
The Kids Are Alright: The American Teens Working to Change Muslim-Jewish Relations
Haaretz US News
March 11, 2018
This International Women's Day, Look to the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom for Inspiration
Teen Vogue
March 8, 2018
2017
Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom brings Muslim, Jewish Women Together to Fight Hate
NorthJersey.com
December 28, 2017
A Year After Trump’s Election, Jewish-Muslim Group Takes A More Pointed Approach To Fighting Hate
New York Jewish Week
November 26, 2017
Through Ties of Friendship, Muslim and Jewish Women Unite Against Hate
The New Jersey Jewish News
November 15, 2017
These Women Are Bringing the Muslim and Jewish Communities Together Despite Their Differences
Huffington Post Sponsored by National Geographic
November 2, 2017
How One Muslim Jewish Women’s Group Goes Beyond Feel Good Interfaith Work and Tackles Israel Palestine
Tablet Magazine
August 31, 2017
Toronto Muslim and Jewish Women Find Power and Joy In Building a Sisterhood
Muslim Link
July 22, 2017
2016
Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom® Co-Founder Sheryl Olitzky Offers Lessons in Bridge-Building
The Forward
December 30, 2016
Muslim Jewish Unity Fights Stereotypes and Hate
NPR WHYY Philadelphia’s Radio Times
December 20, 2016
2014 and Earlier
Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom® Changing The World, One Jewish and One Muslim Woman At A Time
Kansas City Jewish Chronicle
November 27, 2014
Muslim and Jewish Feminists Mingle In the City of Sisterly Love
Jewish Daily Forward
November 11, 2014
Read news connected to the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom®
Why Muslim Jewish Cooperation Matters to America
Religion News Center
December 21, 2016
–written by Eboo Patel
When a Scarf Means an Invitation to Hate
NJJN
December 16, 2015
–written by Essex County member Johanna Ginsberg
From Family and Faith, A Non-Profit is Born
US 1 Princtoninfo
March 4, 2015
— written by Princeton Chapter member Michelle Alperin
Who Gets to Say What is ‘Islamic
Huffington Post
February 26, 2015
— written by Sisterhood Board member Rabbi Nancy Fuchs Kreimer
The Sisterhood is thrilled to be the recipient of numerous past awards in recognition of our work, including:
The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom was selected as on of the ten global grassroots organizations to receive the prestigious Intercultural Innovation Award from the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group.
Odyssey Impact, a leading social impact campaign organization, has announced their partnership with The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom to participate on a panel taking place during this year’s SXSW Festival. The panel, “Documenting a Movement: Muslim and Jewish Women Unite Against Hate,” will focus on the upcoming documentary, Stranger/Sister, produced by Odyssey Impact’s sister company, Transform Films®.
Facebook launched a first-of-its kind global leadership initiative to train, support and fund Facebook Groups that are impacting the world for good. Amanda Quraishi, an Advisory Board member for the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom and lead admin for our Facebook Group, is representing us in the program.
The Sisterhood was honored to receive the first Muslim-Jewish Solidarity Award in Berlin! Thank you EVZ Foundation and KIgA for recognizing the work of the Sisterhood. The award was for the best practice of Jewish-Muslim cooperation in the US.
