"As a Muslim council member in a district that has a huge Muslim enclave and a huge diverse Jewish community, I came into this work doing interfaith work. So having this summit doesn't feel like we're doing something new, it's a continuation of what we've already been building."
"I don't think leaders are talking to one another, and if we don't model a conversation that shows our community, New Yorkers, that despite us having different perspectives, that we will continue to fight together because there's a fascist regime."
The District 39 Interfaith Immigration Summit took place at the Flatbush Jewish Center, gathering faith leaders and community members to oppose ICE raids and mass deportations. Hosted by Council Member Shahana Hanif and the Interfaith Center of New York, the summit aimed to foster solidarity and organize a coordinated response through various training sessions. Hanif emphasized the importance of interfaith collaboration in combating rising anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, advocating for ongoing dialogue among community leaders to unite against oppressive policies.
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