A webinar organized by the American Society of the University of Haifa and Dr. Uriel Simonsohn (Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies) entitled “Mobilizing Change Through Inter-Religious Collaboration” brought together esteemed leaders from Haifa’s Jewish Reform, Ahmadiyya Muslim and Greek-Melkite Christian communities to discuss the value of interfaith dialogue and how dialogue can contribute to coexistence. Dr. Simonsohn is head of the newly established Haifa Laboratory for Religious Studies, a unique initiative aiming to advance our understanding of religion’s role in promoting social cohesion in an increasingly diverse society. Steve Sarowitz of The Wayfarer Foundation announced a $100,000 challenge grant to support the Laboratory during the event. Every donation will be matched dollar for dollar. Prof. Mouna Maroon (Sagol Department of Neurobiology) moderated the discussion, which included Rabbi Na’ama Dafni-Kellen, Archbishop Yousef Matta, and Mu’ad Odeh, General Secretary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

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