Many have reiterated the importance of interfaith dialogue in order to support communities during difficult periods such as the Manchester synagogue attack, which took place last week. Below, we have compiled a list of groups seeking dialogue and building relationships between Muslims and Jewish people.
Muslim Jewish Forum – In 2004, a small group in Greater Manchester decided “if we couldn’t change the world, we could do something to bring the communities together locally”. In 2005, the organisation was incorporated, and has since gone on to provide speakers for events, organises socials, gatherings and educational resources. Website here. email via website
The MUJU Crew – An arts and culture-based interfaith network that brings young Muslims and Jews together to work on theatre productions, art festivals and other creative works. The purpose of the group, which was founded in 2004, was to allow Muslim and Jewish young people to express themselves through creative means. Website here email: [email protected]
Abrahamic Reunion England – ARE is the national branch of an international organisation. It seeks to promote interfaith dialogue by hosting talks and opportunities for dialogue between Muslim and Jewish communities and have open discussions about the relationship between Israelis and Palestinians. Website here. Email via website
Optimistic Alliance – A group of Muslim and Jewish leaders who are working together to eliminate anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish hatred. It was set up by the Board of Deputies of British Jews. Website page here. Email via Board of Deputies [email protected]
Solutions Not Sides – This group was set up specifically to bring the “voices of Palestinian and Israeli peace builders to British schools”. It does this through building skills of empathy, communication and active listening to ensure discussion between often warring factions. Website here. email: [email protected]
Children of Abraham (Imams and Rabbis Council of England) – Founded in 2009, the Imams and Rabbis Council of England was set up following a delegation of the group to the US in the same year. Website here. email: [email protected]
Bromley 3 Faiths Group – This London-based group was formed in 2016, and works with people from the three Abrahamic religions (Muslim, Christian and Jewish). They work through dialogue and sharing experiences and knowledge of beliefs and practices to establish a commonality and hold theological discussions and community engagement activities. Website here. email: [email protected]
Nisa-Nashim, Jewish Muslim Women’s Network – A national network of Muslim and Jewish women working together to “inspire and lead social change”. The organisation works through 24 local groups spread across the country. It works with policy makers, holds events, days of social action, interfaith celebrations of religious festivals, and works on anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish hatred. Website here. email: [email protected]
Faiths Forum for London – The Faiths Forum has been working with nine major faiths since 2011. The group works on interfaith dialogue, policy, places of worship and social cohesion. As part of the London resilience forum, it is also involved in responding to crises and emergencies. Website here. email: [email protected]
Faith & Belief Forum – Engaging thousands of people every year, this interfaith group uses education, social action and inter-communal programmes to build bridges and work on relationships between communities to promote understanding. Website here. email: [email protected]
