It’s that time already!  Please plan to join us either in person or virtually for Tanenbaum’s 2023 Gala: Peace Made Possible on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at The Edison Ballroom in New York City! Join us as we continue to celebrate building a world that respects religious difference, together. You can check out our sponsorship and ticket information here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Katie Burke at kburke@tanenbaum.org    The post Save the Date for Tanenbaum’s Gala! appeared first on Tanenbaum ..read more

Last week was National Teacher Appreciation Week. In celebration of teachers every day, Tanenbaum is spotlighting a member of our National Teacher Advisory Board, Dr. Tim Hall.  We are profoundly grateful for the important work of teachers and educators teaching the next generation to demonstrate respect for difference.   Our Education Program partners with talented teachers across the country, like Tim, who are passionate about creating more inclusive school communities.   Tim works as a K-12 Social Studies Instructional Specialist in Vance County, North Carolina. When reflect ..read more

Image source: Health Impact  May 12 is International Nurses Day, a day to honor nurses’ commitment to patient care and well-being.  Nurses are on the front lines of patient safety and are often the first providers with whom patients interface. They work across cultures and beliefs to support patient goal attainment and improve not only physical, but spiritual health as well.   To support all patients, nurses must address how religion, spirituality, and belief can become salient in medical decision making. Tanenbaum’s Nursing Curricula provides practical information and re ..read more

          Tanenbaum’s Peacemakers in Action Network is a community of 29 individuals building peace in 23 conflict areas worldwide. The Network exists for Peacemakers to support and strengthen one another’s work, and together, train other peace activists. The Peacemakers work as a collective in a partnership that spans religions, cultures, and countries.   Next year we will host a week-long Working Retreat for the Peacemakers in Action. This unique opportunity will allow the Peacemakers to deepen their bonds, train others, and reflect on the challenging issu ..read more

Our 7th annual Religious Diversity Leadership Summit (the Summit), generously hosted by Citi, is less than a week away, on May 10th. Be sure to join us  in person  or  virtually!    The Summit provides professionals of all levels with the unique opportunity to explore the topic of religious diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. This year’s programming will feature something for everyone. Join us as we review the latest demographic information with Pew Research Center, unpack the evolving legal landscape with representatives from NYU Law and Schulte Roth & Zabe ..read more

New York, NY, May 8, 2023: On May 10th, Tanenbaum’s 7th annual Religious Diversity Leadership Summit, generously hosted by Citi, will be held both in-person in Lower Manhattan AND via live stream. This year’s Summit theme is, Unlocking the Power of Difference. For the first time in the history of Tanenbaum’s annual Religious Diversity Leadership Summit, this year’s event will not only bring together attendees in person but also draw participants from all over the world to virtually tune into conversations that examine religious diversity as a tool for bridging differences. The Summit’s pr ..read more

Mohamed Hassan, Pixabay May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Religion and culture impact how people respond to the world around them. Religious beliefs and practices can serve as protective factors and, paradoxically, can pose challenges in maintaining mental well-being. This results in a unique relationship between religiosity and mental health.  Tanenbaum’s Conscientious Care Conversation about Religion and Mental Health explores how different faith communities recognize and respond to mental health matters. Understanding this complex dynamic can help us support our communities in ma ..read more

          Please join Rev. Mark Fowler and Peacemaker, Bill Lowrey, tomorrow, April 27th at 9:00AM ET for a virtual Coffee as they discuss Tanenbaum’s Peacemakers in Action Network. Bill’s experiences working for peace in Sudan and South Sudan helped build and facilitate regional networks of peace in more than 35 countries. Reverend Lowrey continues to train other peacebuilders and share the wisdom and skills for religious peacemaking. Join us tomorrow to learn more about Bill’s work and the greater impact of the Peacemakers in Action Network who strive for peace in t ..read more

Tanenbaum Peacemaker in Action José “Chencho” Alas, El Salvador Earth Day reminds us that peace work is planet work. Planet work is peace work.  The impacts of conflict on the planet are widely documented. But what about the positive impact of peace programming on the environment?   One effective strategy encourages people on opposing sides of an issue to band together in a common endeavor: serving as stewards of the environment when it comes to pollution and deforestation. The stakes are universal, as we are all human beings within a complex ecosystem.   We see the value of e ..read more

April 16-22 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. Tanenbaum is incredibly grateful for the dedicated volunteers who give their time, skills, and passion to support our work to build respect for religious difference.  I am humbled to introduce you to one such volunteer, Dolores Troy-Quinn. For nearly two years, Dolores has contributed her expertise as a retired principal by volunteering with Tanenbaum’s Education Program.   In her own words about the value of her volunteering, Dolores shares, “I can say unequivocally that I have met outstanding educators who give me hope for ..read more