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Archive for category: Interfaith

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Yom Kippur

Learn about Yom Kippur, the Jewish “Day of Atonement.” Included is a brief description of Yom Kippur, prayers used during the day, and a brief activity that encourages students to connect with local organizations committed to promoting inter-religious dialogue.

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Pope Francis: Jerusalem as an Interfaith City

The first day of February begins World Interfaith Harmony Week; this resource looks at the efforts of Pope Francis and the three popes before him to promote interfaith harmony in the holy city of Jerusalem.  The resource gives a brief history of the divided city, the current Pope’s perspective on the current political situation, and the concerns of earlier pontiffs.

 

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The Sultan and the Saint

This film tells the true story of the friendship between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malek al-Kamil. Through their interaction, we see that interfaith dialogue can work to foster understanding among peoples of different faith traditions, cultures, and ethnicities.