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Dr. Rodayna Badir, a principal of Marcia’s Light, Speaks at Prestigious International Holocaust Conference
On Novenber 16, 2022 Dr. Rodayna Badir, a principal of Marcia’s Light Foundation and lecturer of Al-Qassami Acadmic College (Baka Al-Gharvia, Israel), willl be speaking at a prestigious international conference entitled “Reflective Culture of Holocaust Remembrance Education, Global Perspectives and Challenges”. She will be among panelists discussing “The Abraham Accords and Teaching the Holocaust in…
Read MoreMarcia’s Light at Al-Qasemi Academic College, Israel
Marcia’s Light will be collaborating with Al-Qasemi, an Arab college, in designing programs to bring together Arab-Muslim and Jewish college students together, building upon the highly successful pilot program conducted in 2021.
Read MoreMarcia’s Light at Arab-Jewish Youth Center in Jaffa, Israel.
Marcia’s Light Foundation will be designing programs with the Center to help Arab and Jewish youth at risk (ages 14-18).
Read MorePost-Jummah Luncheon at Upper Westchester Muslim Society with Leaders of the Reconstructionist Jewish Movement
Marcia’s Light hosted a post-Jummah luncheon at the Upper Westchester Muslim Society with Rabbi Deborah Waxman (President of the Reconstructionist Movement), Seth Rosen (its Board Chair), Crystal Collins (Director of Policy & Programs Faith Based Initiatives and Urban Affairs for Westchester County’s Executive), Iman Shaffieq Chase and scores of UWMS congregants.
Read MoreMarcia’s Light Organizes a Multi-faith Iftar in Jaffa for Youth at Risk and their Families
On April 7, 2022, Marcia’s Light organized a multi-faith Ramadan iftar at the Agami Center in Jaffa, Israel for youth at risk. About 150 Muslim and Jew attended, including the families of Muslim young adults and children.
Read MoreMarcia’s Light Program Video — Bringing Palestinian and Jewish students together at Al-Qasemi Academic College
Al-Qasemi Academic College and Marcia’s Light Bring Muslim and Jewish Students Together, Making Magic
Sponsored by Marcia’s Light, Al-Qasemi Academic College in Israel is conducting a pilot program bringing together 15 Israeli-Palestinian-Muslim students and 15 Jewish students to learn about each other’s culture and humanity. When good-hearted mentors create a safe and productive environment for students to gain an understanding about each other, a new awareness is born. A…
Read MoreSponsoring Post-Jummah Lunch at Upper Westchester Muslim Society
Marcia’s Light Foundation and Al-Qasemi Academy bring together Arab-Palestinian and Jewish students in Israel
Marcia’s Light Foundation collaborates with Al-Qasemi Academy, an Arab college in Israel, began conducting a multi-month program bringing together 15 Arab Palestinian students and 15 Jewish students to learn about each other’s culture and humanity and to conduct projects together.
Read MoreMarcia’s Light Gives Thanks to the Lawrence Hospital Team
Giving thanks today — during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month– to the oncology nurses at Lawrence Hospital, Bronxville, NY, where Marcia spent her final days. Here, the best of medicine is practiced … with skill and compassion, treating the entire patient not just the cancer. The incredible Lawrence professionals are vividly described in The Smooth River…
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