Thanks to all participants of our last Jewish-Muslim Discussion about Criminal Justice! If you missed it read this good article about the event and see a slideshow.

Join us for an exciting and thought-provoking discussion about Criminal Justice! Get coffee, meet interesting people and discuss about important issues. Speakers will be Imam Al-Deen and Rabbi Larry Edwards. When: Tuesday, May 11th 2010, 6:00 – 7:30 PM Where: Noble Tree Coffee & Tea,...

Volunteer and Take Leadership: Organize "Iftar in the Synagogue" 2010 Since 2005, JMCBI has been bringing together Jews and Muslims every year to celebrate the Muslim holiday of Ramadan and the coinciding Jewish holidays (see video!). The 2010 Iftar celebration will be visioned, planned and...

Join the Jewish-Muslim Community Building Initiative (JMCBI)! "Unveiled" is one-woman performance about Muslim women in a post-9/11 world. Join us for the FULL PERFORMANCE (70 minutes), followed by a discussion with Rohina Malik (the actress), and Asaf Bar-Tura (JMCBI coordinator). If you enjoyed...

Thanks to all attendees of Unveiled! This great event literally unveiled Jews and Muslims in some way. See photos from the event here or below.

JMCBI invites you to this exciting play and discussion! "Racism, hate crimes, love, Islam, tea, culture, language, life, and hope interweave in this compelling one-woman show about Muslim women in a post-9/11 world." Rohina Malik is a writer and artist. She was born and raised in London, England,...

  Café Finjan 2010 was an amazing and successful event! Thanks to all participants, artists and volunteers. Check the JMCBI E-News for more information and go to our updated YouTube Channel including a video overview, perfomances and interviews.    

Café Finjan is a series of interfaith arts exchanges begun in 2002 as part of the Jewish-Muslim Community Building Initiative. The series establishes points of contact, and nurtures a greater understanding between Jews and Muslims of Chicago while creating spaces for people of these diverse...

Join our upcoming exciting Discussion... Discussion over Coffee The debate over the ethics of food has been getting increasing attention in our day. Are we what we eat? Join us for a stimulating and thought-provoking discussion on food, dietary laws and their ethical implications in Jewish and...

Take ACTION on the International Human Rights Day for the rights of immigrants International Human Rights Day is celebrated worldwide on December 10th. Join the Jewish-Muslim Community Building Initiative (JMCBI) and other allies of faith on this day to emphasize the importance of the human rights...