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Why We Stopped Keeping the Conversation Comfortable

Written By: Julianne Ho If you’re new to Bridges, you may have stumbled upon our various programming on the website (Mosaic Circle, Competing in Goodness, Dine and Dish)&nb...

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Faith News & Events Religious Freedom

Hajj and Eid Ul Adha

Written By: Dr. Siraj A. Jalali Right now, millions of Muslims from around the world are gathered in Saudi Arabia to perform the pilgrimage called Hajj. They gather to show...

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Faith News & Events Religious Freedom

Foundation of Islam: Five Pillars

Written By: Nadia Jalali, Partnership Coordinator Being a good neighbor in Islam isn’t just encouraged—it is actually built into the foundation of the faith through the Fiv...

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Committee Member Feature

April Featured Committee Member: Mahin Ansari

Making a Difference Mahin Ansari is a Houston native whose work beautifully weaves together faith, justice, and community service. With an educational background in sign la...

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Faith News & Events Religious Freedom

The Significance of Holy Week

Written By: Justin Elder, Partnership Coordinator We are in Holy Week—arguably the most significant stretch of days in the year for Christians. It marks the final week o...

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From Minaret Foundation to Bridges

Written By: Board of Directors, Bridges For years, our organization has been dedicated to the idea that our faith traditions are a source of strength, not division. Whe...

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Committee Member Feature

August Featured Committee Member: Esther Teller

Meet Esther Teller from our Child Welfare Public Policy Committee! Tell us a little about yourself: passions, family, education… What makes you tick? My family inc...

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Strengthening Community Partnerships and Justice Systems

Written By: Victoria Davis, Juvenile Mental Health Fellow Community partnerships with justice systems are essential to reducing recidivism and preventing any unnecessary cr...

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What to Know About Food Insecurity and Its Impact on Youth

Written By: Victoria Davis, Juvenile Mental Health Fellow In the wake of COVID-19, food insecurity has become a hot topic nationwide, as we see the ever-increasing rise of ...

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Committee Member Feature

June Featured Committee Member: Dr. Greg Stocks

Meet Dr. Greg Stocks from our Interfaith Committee! Tell us a little about yourself: passions, family, education… What makes you tick? The empty nest is a reminde...