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InterfaithLibrary.com
InterfaithLibrary.com is a site and foundation that was originally created to be a virtual religious library that allowed all visitors a non-objective opportunity to obtain a basic academic (historically textual) understanding of the various religions. However, because of the unexpected embrace and acceptance of the interfaith international communities, their comments, requests and suggestions, this library has become so much more than what was envisioned, as you can see.
L.I.F.E. (Local Inter-Faith Events)
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM
InterfaithLibrary.com, has recently donated hundreds of dollars worth of clothing to individuals in need in the local Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA area, and tens of thousands of dollars worth of food and other consumable products these past few months (beginning in Nov. of 2021). We will continue to do this as long as there is a need and resources remain available.
NOTE: 100% of all donations are distributed!
If you live in the Pottstown, Montgomery County area and are in need of food and or supplies, and are reluctant to go to local charities and/or food pantries, perhaps InterfaithLibrary.com is your blessing. Just simply become a member. How?
- Subscribe to our site and/or foundation at the bottom of this or any page.
- Go to our “The Library’s Blog” page, click any blog, leave comment and/or a request, with relevant information in the comment box below.
- Tell all your family and friends about us. We do what we do because we are needed.
CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD
My Week in Atheism w/ John Christy…(Episode 32)
COMMUNITY AWARENESS EVENTi
Interfaith Library supports and endorses the “Pottstown Men’s Group”. It’s a group where local men can gather and discuss being men. This group addresses the hard issues that men don’t often talk about like employment, fear, emotion, stress, family, relationships etc. Interfaith Library supported this group by co-sponsoring a ”Meet & Greet” event. This is a summary of some of the group’s discussions.
Interfaith Library has endorsed the following “Coalition4Justice” discussion session, via Zoom, date & title posted below. View the session by tapping the block below to unlock and view.
IDEALogues
L.I.F.E. (Local Inter-Faith Events)
Past Holiday Event
The November 15, 2021, Thanks-Grieving event has ended and was a great success.
As a reminder, the panel and topics discussed were specifically chosen in order to explore the challenges of grief and loss in our communities (especially during the holidays), as well as shedding light on resources that are available within the various faith communities. Below are the recorded notes recapping the event.
Faith Dialogue Panel Speakers:
- Chaplain Helen M.C. Jones
- Chaplain William Garrison
- Rabbi Jon Cutler
- Rabbi Jon Cutler
- Tahija Vikalo, Director, Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom
Resource Sharing Highlights:
- Ashley Herr from The Center for Loss and Bereavement www.bereavementcenter.org
*Feel free to reach out directly for any support needed amh@bereavementcenter.org
- GRIEFSHARE www.Griefshare.org with Pastor Gerry Clemmer
Some Discussion Comments:
- Grief is so much more than the loss of a loved one. There is grief because of loss of job, loss of income, end of a relationship, loss of career, loss of home. There is also Traumatic Grief and Traumatic grief injury.
- Grief around losing certain capabilities and capacities through illness and/or aging.
- In our shuls, we have various prayers for those who are ill, have suffered loss, etc. We often invite names of those both inside and outside of the Jewish community and are often praying for healing for those of other faith communities.
- A suggested read if you want, When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Rabbi Harold Kushner.
- One of the most difficult aspects of grief for me can be the numbness and inability to feel what I am “supposed” to feel (“why am I not crying?” why do I feel blank?”). As a highly emotional person, I have found that in the most devastating times of my life, my emotions shut down. Do any of our panelists have experience working with others who confront this when grieving?
- Honoring love ones’ through charity be healing. But also note that charity can be healing to the receiver of charity as well. https://interfaithlibrary.com/giving-charity
- Trauma can also be a result from the loss of someone. COVID, crime, suicide, etc..
- We invite everyone to visit interfaithlibrary.com. If you would like to post you organization or site with us, contact us at interfaith_library@yahoo.com.
Interfaith Philadelphia
Interfaith Philadelphia is an interfaith organization that strives to increase peace and understanding amongst people of all faiths, traditions and backgrounds in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region of the United States.
They provide a diverse array of programs and offerings to youth, adults, congregations, and businesses aimed at promoting interfaith learning and engagement.
L.I.F.E. (Local Inter-Faith Events)
Interfaith Philadelphia has an upcoming collaboration with the Center for Social Impact Strategy at the University of Pennsylvania, called the Executive Program in Faith and Social Impact. This is an 8-month, online, executive-level certification from the University of Pennsylvania that combines a practice-based social impact curriculum with interfaith learning and networking opportunities. This program is designed for leaders and innovators working on social impact projects in religiously diverse environments that are working through the lens of faith. For more information, tap on this link… (posted: 11/1/21)
