One of the commonalities across faith traditions is the idea of giving. In Christianity, we have caritas. In Islam, we have zakat. In Judaism, we have tzedakah. …
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Multifaith Monday 1/5/15
Happy New Year! Believe it or not, Jan. 5th is a busy day on the interfaith calendar. We have Twelfth Night -- the eve of Epiphany and its tale of Jesus' visit …
Interfaith Peace Camps for Kids!
If you weren't at the Chanukah Live celebration last night in Asheville, you missed out on a great party -- kosher food, lighting of the menorah, Billy Jonas, …
Multifaith Monday 12/15/14
In case you hadn't heard, it's the holiday season! Hanukkah begins tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 16) at sundown. If you're in Asheville, consider attending Chanukah …
Multifaith Monday 12/8/14
Last Saturday, Dec. 6th, was the Feast of St. Nicholas, who eventually morphed into our modern day Santa Claus. Today, Dec. 8th, is Bodhi Day for many of our …
Need a Message of Sharing and Humility for Kids? Try St. Nicholas!
Most people know that one of the origins of the Santa Claus figure is Saint Nicholas. Fewer people know who St. Nicholas actually was. For non-Orthodox …
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Multifaith Monday 12/1/14
Back at work today after the long holiday weekend. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with family and friends. There was a bit of …
Multifaith Monday 11/24/14
I almost missed posting Multifaith Monday this week. I was in a car for most of yesterday and today traveling to Rochester, NY to share the Thanksgiving …
Tips for Interfaith Teachers of Kids
Several years ago, I began creating a Bible-based, interfaith Sunday school curriculum for Jubilee! Community, a progressive Christian church in Asheville, NC. …
Multifaith Monday 11/17/14
I had the privilege of participating in some great interfaith events last week. I'm now on the Board for Urban Dharma. Our Board retreat last Thursday, …