Saints are revered figures across many religious traditions for living exemplary lives of faith, devotion and service. The Catholic Saint, Jewish Tzadik and Muslim Wali are all viewed as ones with a special connection to God. The fellows and their…
Give us this day our daily bread The Lord’s Prayer is a central prayer in Christianity that Jesus taught his disciples. But did you know that it has deep connections to Judaism and its ancient texts? On Saturday, February 3,…
This month, the fellows and their guests discussed capital punishment. The death penalty has long been a subject of intense debate, raising ethical, moral, and legal questions. Our conversation club aims to provide a space for individuals with diverse perspectives…
The Fellows invited their community to a most curious and enchanting celebration: the (second) Bar Mitzvah of our dear Jewish fellow, Austen. This year, he turned 31, but in the looking glass, this number peculiarly resembles 13! So guests tumbled down…
Every Christmas season, the Mormon Church decorates the Temple with over 400,000 dazzling lights. The Abrahamic House fellows and their community, explored the decorated grounds (including nativity scenes loaned from embassies from all around the world), attended the Suzuki Children’s…
Our community joined us on December 12th to light candles in order to celebrate the fifth day of Hanukkah and the second Sunday of Advent! The fellows shared all of their favorite holiday traditions, games, and treats. There were delicious kosher…
As religious participation declines and loneliness rises, our fellows and their guests explored the future of community. Can we find belonging without traditional structures? How might we support one another in “finding our people”? In an increasingly secular age, what,…
The longest night of the year is celebrated during Shabe Yalda, also known as Chelle Night. It is an ancient Persian festival that marks the winter solstice. It is a time for family and friends to gather, share food, and…
As our interfaith relationships continued to be tested by the war in Gaza and Israel, our fellows organized a special offering for our community. They organized outings to three separate houses of worship, a mosque, synagogue, and church, to pray for peace…
Guests joined our fellows for a Shabbat dinner and Georgian Supra – a traditional banquet feast. During Halloween, or the liturgical celebrations of All Souls and All Saints Day, Christians around the world take time to remember their departed, commemorating…