Tanenbaum’s 8th annual Religious Diversity Leadership Summit is fast approaching on Wednesday, May 8th! Register for in-person attendance here or register here to join us virtually. The Summit features panelists across disciplines sharing insights on how to advance meaningful workplace inclusion and representation. This year, we’ll explore topics like the intersection of religion and queerness and dive into the history of interfaith employee resource groups with our theme, Religion and DEI: Past, Present, and Future. Curious what you might takeaway from the Summit? Liste ..read more

Registration is now open for Tanenbaum’s 8th annual Religious Diversity Leadership Summit on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024! Register here for in-person attendance and here for virtual. This year’s event, generously hosted by Bloomberg at their New York City offices, will also be live streamed for those unable to join us in person. The Summit features inspiring panelists who will address this year’s theme, Religion and DEI: Past, Present, and Future. Panels include: History of Religion at Work with Zahra Jamal, Robby Jones, Jorg Schmitz, and Isaac Weiner History of DEI with&nbs ..read more

As observances and holidays like Ramadan and Easter come to a close, we welcome the next wave of celebrations. Towards the end of Spring, Buddhists around the world will honor the birth of the Buddha with various celebrations and traditions on Vesak Day. The date of Vesak Day is based on the lunar calendar and cultural observance. This year, it falls on May 23rd. The holiday may result in businesses, schools, and other organizations closing. To learn more about Vesak Day, visit our Vesak Day Fact Sheet. On May 2nd, the National Day of Prayer and the National Day of Reason will be observed by ..read more

Tanenbaum CEO and moderator, Rev. Mark Fowler, with panelists Shaandiin Tome, Co-Director, and Alme Allen, Cast Member (on screen) Our Women’s History Month screening of the documentary, Long Line of Ladies, showed us that film has the power to share narratives and histories that move us closer to one another. Panelists Shaandiin Tome and Alme Allen, Co-Director and Cast Member of the film, shared how storytelling can reveal truths, empower communities, and build collective empathy. “This film is about Ahty and the empowerment of young women. It’s also about a community coming together to up ..read more

We’re so grateful to all who joined us yesterday evening for our Women’s History Month screening of the film, Long Line of Ladies. Together, we explored the history of the Ihuk ceremony and the power of storytelling to build respect across communities. As our panelist and Long Line of Ladies cast member, Alme Allen, shared, “Society lately teaches us to put ourselves first. This film is about the collective, and how as a collective, we can heal.” A special thank you to our friends at Google for hosting us, to our incredible panelists Shaandiin Tome and Alme Allen, and to our wonderful guests ..read more

March 30th is National Doctors Day. Tanenbaum recognizes the essential role doctors play in preserving and improving the well-being of their patients. Tanenbaum’s curricula for medical students and curricula for residents support doctors to respectfully incorporate religion into the care they provide. Patients come from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, and their beliefs and practices intersect with their health needs in many ways. Physicians can provide higher-quality care by respectfully weaving nuanced religious and cultural perspectives into their practice. Our curricula improve ..read more

Learn more about our 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities! There are many ways to sponsor Tanenbaum’s work, including event and project-based opportunities. View our 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities   The post 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities appeared first on Tanenbaum ..read more

Indigenous culture is woven with meaningful customs and traditions inherent to Native identity. Indigenous peoples have a global population of around 476 million, making up over 5,000 different groups with distinct cultures, beliefs, and practices. One such practice is “Ihuk,” a coming-of-age ceremony for girls of the Karuk tribe in Northern California. Our Women’s History Month screening of the documentary, Long Line of Ladies, on Wednesday, March 27, 6-8pm ET, will explore the intimate, months-long preparation of “Ihuk” and the transformative power of a ceremony onc ..read more

Solidarity. Community-building. Expert training. Problem solving. Space-holding. These are a few of the big concepts that anchor the Peacemakers in Action Network at Tanenbaum, and more specifically, the Peacemakers in Action Working Retreat. Every few years, Tanenbaum brings together the peace activists within the Network for a week-long gathering where they receive training both from one another and from international experts. This year, Tanenbaum will host its eighth Working Retreat at Rose Castle in the United Kingdom with the Peacemakers. It’s a precious opportunity to share what’s worki ..read more

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the panelists for our upcoming Women’s History Month Screening of Long Line of Ladies on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, 6-8pm ET at Google in NYC! Register here. Shaandiin Tome is an award winning Diné (Navajo) filmmaker based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Each of Shaandiin’s films is a mesmerizing exploration of the human experience, delving into the lives of individuals from various backgrounds and shedding light on their endeavors, triumphs, and the unique perspectives they bring to the world. Shaandiin is known for her film “Long Line of Ladies”, a film abou ..read more