Programs

Civic Connections

For a peaceful and democratic sense of community it is essential that the various religious communities in New York City connect and build relationships among each other. We help them by offering regular forums and collaborative projects regarding civic topics or institutions. Also, we serve as a consultant to both secular and religious organizations.  Learn More

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Education

Prejudices and misunderstandings regarding certain religious groups often stem from a lack of knowledge and information. We teach High school and college students, healthcare professionals, teachers, city officials, social workers and judges the history, cultural heritage and social concerns of the different faith communities in New York. On the other side religious community leaders and activists sometimes have a poor understanding of the City’s public and private secular institutions. We guide them toward a better insight and collaboration. At our educational programs we also see ourselves as mediators between different religious communities to enhance a better understanding among the groups.  Learn More

International

After eleven years of work strengthening interfaith dialogue on the urban front lines of one of the most religiously diverse cities in the world, the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) has begun to share its unique approach and learn from the best practices of other organizations doing similar work internationally. Thanks to a generous matching grant from the Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Foundation, ICNY has launched a “Sister Cities” initiative that will enable us to share our work with urban centers in Europe—beginning with those cities that have similar religious demographics, security concerns, and immigration challenges as New York City.  Learn More