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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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

Licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services and the Childcare Council of Westchester, Y-COP’s After School Program provides homework assistance, hot meals, recreation, cultural awareness and social skills development for students, ages six to 12.  Marica’s Light is collaborating with Y-COP in providing support for student enrichment and arts activities, including dance,…

On January 6, 2020, Marcia’s Light Foundation co-sponsored a major program organized by IJMA, the Inter Jewish Muslim Alliance. The subject was “The American Muslim Community, Challenges and Opportunities for Jewish Professionals”. The interest level was so high from the more than 200 participants that an overflow, second such program is being planned.  Speakers included:…

Ten Palestinian mothers completed the 10-session computer training program conducted in Israel to assist the women in entering the workforce and helping their children at school. To see a video from the wonderful instructor, Manar Taha, click here.