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The Detroit Jewish Community Relations Council/AJC joined with the
Michigan Muslim Community Council, the Interfaith Leadership Council and
Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom to hold an Interfaith Iftar in June at the Muslim
Unity Center in Bloomfield Township. The Iftar is a sacred meal held at sun-
down daily after fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
An evening of faith, friendship and food, the inaugural Interfaith Iftar
brought more than 200 participants of many religions together to share the
experience of this holy ritual. Members of the Muslim community shared the
traditions followed during the month of Ramadan and explained the signifi-
cance of their religious practice. During the program, representatives of sev-
eral interfaith groups spoke about the importance of building relationships
and dispelling negative stereotypes.
Several dignitaries, including Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard
Bernstein, attended. Bernstein encouraged participants to appreciate and
learn from their neighbors and to have pride in their traditions. •

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Fatima Salman and Shereen Abunada, both from the Michigan Muslim Community Council, visit with
Jewish Community Relations Council/AJC Officer Erica Peresman, Dr. Rouzana Hares of the Muslim
Unity Center and Bob Brutel, chair of the Interfaith Leadership Council, prior to the program.

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Dr. Muzammil Ahmed, chair of the Michigan
Muslim Community Council, visits with Bryant
Frank, past president of AJC Detroit.

Saba Maroof and Kate Kurzmann of
Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom offer
remarks during the program.

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Monday, July 24

11:00am to 3:00pm. $8/person (includes lunch).
RSVP by Friday, July 21 to the Temple office

Need a partner or a table? Open game tables available.

Join us on the 4th Monday of each month.
Upcoming Game Days:
Aug. 24th, Sept. 25th, Oct. 23rd & Nov. 27th

Justice Richard Bernstein offers
remarks at the Iftar.

Iftar participants visit prior to the program.

RSVP to 248-737-8700

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