As a Christian Buddhist, Black scholar, and love theorist, bell hooks teaches us what is means to be in better relationship with ourselves and the world. While alive, bell hooks frequently quoted Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh saying, “Let’s throw…
Our 2024 cohort’s first house show, as part of a collaboration between Abrahamic House and Sofar Sounds! Sofar Sounds is a global music community that connects artists and audiences through live music. Sofar shows transform everyday spaces — from living…
Guest joined us for an insightful evening as we explored the rich history of Islam in the United States with Amir Muhammad, a renowned historian, author, and co-founder, president, and curator of America’s Islamic Heritage Museum. Mr. Muhammad delved into the historical…
Candid Conversations is our newest series at Abrahamic House, created with the intention of providing a space for meaningful discussions on topics that impact our communities. This series is designed to allow us to slow down, share a meal together,…
This year, Christmas (Dec 25th) and Hanukkah (Evening of Dec 25th-January 2nd) overlapped, and we celebrated both these holidays with our community! Thank you to the amazing community for coming out and sharing personal stories with us and one another…
The 2024-2025 Abrahamic House Fellows invited community to join them for a volunteer food prep shift at D.C. Central Kitchen on December 29th from 9:00-12:00PM. We know that commitment to community and serving others is something that unites all of…
Finding a space that nurtures both your academic focus and personal well-being is essential. Guests joined us at the Abrahamic House for a Mindful Study Session, an evening designed to help them prepare for exams with intention and balance. This…
At the end of November, people across America join with family and friends as we observe the holiday of Thanksgiving. We shared in this spirit of gratitude with our Abrahamic House community around our very own Thanksgiving table. Guests brought…
Candid Conversations is our newest series at Abrahamic House, created with the intention of providing a space for meaningful discussions on topics that impact our communities. This series is designed to allow us to slow down, share a meal together,…
Día de Muertos is an indigenous Mexica holiday that is practiced across Mexico to honor our loved ones who have died. Traditionally, during Día de Muertos we build an altar, or ofrenda, complete with pictures of our loved ones, cempasúchil (marigold)…