Americans for Peace and Tolerance

Islamic radicalism poses dilemma for Jews in interfaith dialogue

On: February 3, 2015

By Ron Kampeas, JTA World News Service WASHINGTON (JTA) — After the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris last month, Kari Alterman heard from every one of her Detroit-area Muslim dialogue partners, all of them calling to express their sadness and concern. They just didn’t do so publicly. Statements condemning violenceContinue Reading

‘J Street Challenge’ drives down the middle of the community

By: Federation

On: November 26, 2014

In: Local News

By Janis Siegel, Jewish Sound Correspondent The Seattle premiere of “The J Street Challenge,” a documentary film critical of the self-described pro-Israel and pro-peace group J Street, drew over 250 adults to Congregation Ezra Bessaroth November 12, according to organizers, but the screening drew fire in a written letter ofContinue Reading