Unity NYC Program Weblog (2005-06)
http://www.abrahamsvision.org/unitynycweblog2005-06/index.php
Final Inter-School Meeting of the School Year (Al-Iman School, 5.25.06)
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Students come together to share their thoughts in their final circle of the year.
Students pose for their final group photo.]]>Final Inter-School Meeting of the School Year (Al-Iman School, 5.25.06)
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]]>Final Inter-School Meeting of the School Year (Al-Iman School, 5.25.06)
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Heschel and Al-Iman students writing out their thoughts regarding the Unity Program as part of their final activity (see "Students Speak" category on this weblog to see some of their powerful comments). ]]>Final Inter-School Meeting of the School Year (Al-Iman School, 5.25.06)
http://www.abrahamsvision.org/unitynycweblog2005-06/index.php?entry=entry060611-124529
Unity Educator Zainab Mahmood (far right) with Heschel students outside the subway; their final commute of the year to the Al-Iman school.
]]>First Inter-School Meeting with Unity Students and their families/friends (5.23.05)!!!
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]]>Frederic Brenner Visits the Al-Iman School
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Frederic Brenner giving the students an introduction to his "Diaspora" project.
Al-Iman high school students watching Brenner's presentation, with Al-Iman Principal Reza Naqvi (bottom of photo).
Al-Iman Principal Reza Naqvi sharing the stage with Brenner.]]>Martha Shem-Tov Visits the Al-Iman School
http://www.abrahamsvision.org/unitynycweblog2005-06/index.php?entry=entry060510-215432
]]>Al-Iman Student Ayesha Umer on Stereotypes Against Jews and Muslims
http://www.abrahamsvision.org/unitynycweblog2005-06/index.php?entry=entry060510-113058
When hearing and discussing these stereotypes it made me think that the people who believe in them are missing out on so much. Some of these stereotypes were very familiar to me and I had actually believed in some of the stereotypes against the Jews, but I now realize that I was lacking communication and was very ignorant to believe that.
After engaging myself in interfaith dialogue my perspective of Jews and Judaism has changed completely. Before, I used to be scared of Jews because I thought they hated Muslims. My first encounter with Jews has happened through Abraham's Vision. I'm very fortunate to be one of those who have the opportunity to do so because this program has done a lot for me. It has for sure made me a much stronger and open person. If it wasn't for this program I would have stayed thinking that all Jews are enemies of Muslims when it's not true at all. When I think about it I just wonder how foolish I must have been to think that. I have realized the importance and necessity of being involved in Interfaith Dialogue. It has clear many of my misconceptions and has put an end to my fears. I am very thankful I am apart of this program.]]>Al-Iman Student Amena Umer on Meeting with a Holocaust Survivor ("taught me much more than books have...")
http://www.abrahamsvision.org/unitynycweblog2005-06/index.php?entry=entry060501-183752
Martha was very brave to talk about her experience especially as a Jew, and being one of the survivors. Martha is one of the strongest women I have ever met. I was surprised the way she remembered a lot as a child. Martha’s Holocaust experience touched my heart deeply. I couldn’t believe the things she went through when she was only a baby.
As she was telling us about her experience I was picturing what she must have went through- being thrown out a small narrow window from a train to stay alive, the miracles that had occurred during the event, and the devastating news about losing her mother.
I have never seen anyone gone through something like Martha had. I could just imagine the explosion that had been going on. Hiding and going from place to place from the fear of being killed must have been very hard. Martha was blessed that she had people that supported her and kept her safe.
Martha’s experience has taught me much more than the books have taught me on the Holocaust. I think having a Holocaust survivor coming and talking to you about their experience affects you a lot because you can see that the Holocaust experience has still not overcome them. It made a big difference when Martha came because I have never met a Holocaust survivor. I am very glad, thankful, and lucky to meet Martha.
Thank you for your visit!]]>Al-Iman Student Ayesha Umer on Meeting with a Holocaust Survivor ("I now know how it feels when someones says whatever happened to the Jewish people during that time was all a lie...")
http://www.abrahamsvision.org/unitynycweblog2005-06/index.php?entry=entry060501-183243
Martha’s Holocaust experience deeply touched my heart. I was very surprised to hear her go through so much when she was only a baby. It hit me tremendously. I felt as if I was going to tear on hearing her experience. This was my first encounter with a Holocaust survivor. It was amazing having Martha come and share her experience with us. When Martha was telling us about her experience I felt terrible because sharing an experience like that is difficult. She was very strong when she was telling us her experience.
After meeting Martha I have learned a lot about the Holocaust. I now know how it feels when someone says whatever happened to the Jewish people during that time was all a lie. It really hurts when you were part of that experience and lost the most important and precious thing to you, your mother.
When Yona had told us about how it takes years to read over a million children who passed away in the Holocaust I was shocked. I was surprised to hear that about 6 million Jewish people had vanished during the Holocaust. I couldn’t imagine that the amount of people who died was this high especially the amount of children who vanished. I learned that the Holocaust children survivors who were saved by non-Jews and grew up in hiding... are called the hidden ones.
Martha also showed us pictures she had of her mother, her father, and the Catholic lady who took care of her while the Holocaust. I would love to go to Poland to take a look at the concentration camps and the area. I loved this meeting with Martha but I was upset because we had didn't have enough time. After hearing the experience I was speechless.]]>
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