SISTERHOOD OF SALAAM SHALOM ANNUAL CONFERENCE KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK!
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8th Annual Conference,
From Stranger to Sister
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Our conference weekend kicks off in less than two
weeks!
Read on for all the details and register today!
Schedule of
Events
Saturday, November 13: 7:00-8:15 p.m. EST: LIVE Screening of
Stranger/Sister and Panel Discussion
Sunday, November 14: 12-4 p.m. EST Conference!
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LIVE Screening of Stranger/Sister and Discussion Panel
Saturday,
November 13, 2021
7:00-8:15
p.m. EST
Join fellow Sisterhood members from
across our network for a special,
LIVE screening of Stranger/Sister. Following
the screening, listen to Filmmaker and Impact Producer, Kirsten
Kelly, Sisterhood co-leader, Lis Rakanovic, Pluralism
Project Research Director, Ellie Pierce, and others as they
reflect on the film's themes and on why this powerful documentary has
moved audiences nationwide. Haven't yet seen the documentary? Wish to
share it with family and friends? Now's your chance!
Once you purchase your ticket, a Zoom link for the live
screening and panel discussion will be sent closer to the event date.
For this who aren't able to join us for the group viewing and
discussion on Saturday night, Stranger/Sister will
be available to the Sisterhood community and conference attendees for
individual viewing via the Show & Tell Platform from November
7-November 21. Individual tickets to view via streaming are $12. This
is an opportunity for Sisters to TAKE ACTION and share the film with
family and friends during this two week LIMITED RELEASE! If
you're not able to join us for the live screening, purchase a ticket for the individual streaming
option here.
50% of ticket proceeds will support the Sisterhood!
We hope to see you there!
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Already purchased your ticket? The conference event
link will be sent via email on Wednesday, November 10th!
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Keynote Speakers
Dr. Amineh Hoti and Rabbi Sarah Bassin will come
together in conversation on some of the most pressing issues facing
the Muslim and Jewish communities today- responding to antisemitism
and Islamophobia, representation of our faiths and traditions in
broader society, and the need for communal introspection and alliance
building. Facilitated by Dr. Mehnaz Afridi, these two scholars will
offer a thought-provoking address designed to answer the question,
what measurable action can we take to ensure a more secure future for
us all?
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Breakout Room
Discussions
Join a renowned expert and fellow
Sisterhood members in a small group discussion of your own
choosing. Ask follow up questions and meet our keynote speakers
or else delve into one of a variety of topics selected with YOU
in mind! Not sure which session to attend? Not to worry- you can
choose which discussion room to visit in real time during
the conference! Breakout room sessions include:
Dr. Mehnaz Afridi, "Antisemitism &
Islamophobia: Historical Roots and a Present-Day Perspective"
Abed Awad, "Religious Family Law: Jewish Law and
Islamic Law in American Courts"
Sina Baha and Miry Whitehill, "Meeting the Needs
of the Afghan Refugee Community: Current Challenges and How You Can
Help"
Rabbi Sarah
Bassin, "Meet
the Keynote Speaker"
Dr. Amineh
Hoti,
"Meet the Keynote Speaker"
Rachel Kline,
"Storytelling
for Interfaith Cooperation" *For teens and college-age
attendees only*
Lena Lenberg, "The Plight of the Uyghur Muslims"
and Ajit Sahi, "The Challenges Facing India's Muslim
Community"
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Sisterhood Member Networking By far our most requested part of the conference, we
have reserved the final 40
minutes of the afternoon exclusively for you to meet
other women from across the Sisterhood. We will match you
into small groups in breakout rooms so you have the opportunity
to socialize with others from across our network. You may meet a new
friend from across town or from across the country! Stick around for
this special event!
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Sponsorships and scholarships are still
available.
Questions? Please contact the Central Office at sisterhood@sosspeace.org.
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Your donation supports the
critical mission of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom to build
bridges and dismantle hate.
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