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Welcome to Mission in Action, the audio experience for NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for change. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. We are a non-profit with a vision of an America where Muslims an…

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    • Nov 15, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Trailblazer: Across Divides - Gary Mason and Brie Loskota

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 71:08


    Longtime NewGround friends and advisors Rev. Dr. Gary Mason and Brie Loskota interview each other about their work building peace and reconciliation in the most contentious spaces. Their conversation had tremendous depth and nuance, more than we could include in the broadcast of our Trailblazer Awards on November 14, 2021. Here is their full discussion.

    The Middle Path – with Tom Earl

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 6:28


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2014 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is Tom Earl and his story, told in spoken-word style, is titled 'The Middle Path'. NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    Being Observant & Unmarried – with Marcus J. Freed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 7:45


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2014 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is Marcus Freed and his story is entitled 'Being Observant & Unmarried'. Marcus J. Freed shares his personal story of being an observant Jew, and walks us through some humorous elements of his personal life, as well as some profound realizations that are a part of his authentic journey. NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    Wearing the Hijab in Catholic School – with Maria Khani

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 15:51


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2014 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is Maria Khani and her story is entitled 'Wearing the Hijab in Catholic School.' NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    Converting from Judaism to Judaism – with Ingrid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 13:24


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2014 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is named Ingrid and her story is entitled 'Converting from Judaism to Judaism'. NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    Coming out as Muslim – with Houda Itani

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 9:19


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2014 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is Houda Itani and her story is entitled 'Coming out as Muslim'. NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    Why do we do what we do? (Rise to NewGround) – with Sariyah Idan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 9:44


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2014 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is Sariyah Idan, and her story asks, 'Why do we do what we do?'. NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    Being Both Secular and Orthodox – with Michael Schoenfeld

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 8:37


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2014 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is Michael Schoenfeld and his story is entitled 'Being Both Secular and Orthodox'. NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    Spiritual Reflections in Hollywood – with Ibrahim Ashmawey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 8:17


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2014 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is Ibrahim Ashmawey and his story is entitled “Spiritual Reflections in Hollywood.” NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    What Home Can Be – with Esther Kustanowitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 10:27


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2012 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is Esther Kustanowitz and her story is entitled "What Home Can Be" NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    Andrew, Andrew, Andrew – with Zehra Fazal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 7:51


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2013 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is Zehra Fazal and her story is entitled "Andrew, Andrew, Andrew." NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    Making Sworn Enemies in Bible Study – with Cindy Kaplan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 7:01


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2013 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is Cindy Kaplan and her story is entitled "Making Sworn Enemies in Bible Study." NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    Standing Up for Another is Standing Up for Yourself – with Iwari DeWess

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 6:31


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2013 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is Iwari DeWess and his story is entitled "Standing Up for Another is Standing Up for Yourself." NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    The Night I Died – with Greg Levine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 10:44


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2013 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is Greg Levine and his story is entitled "The Night I Died." NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    How Do You Remove The Seeds? – with Yasser Jeelani

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 10:17


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2012 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is Yasser Jeelani and his story is entitled "How Do You Remove The Seeds?" NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    Cadillacs and Orange Trees – with Julia Moss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 8:52


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2012 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is a NewGround fellowship alum, Julia Moss, and her story is entitled “Cadillacs and Orange Trees.” NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    This is the Deep South – with Amir Abdullah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 7:28


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2012 Spotlight Storytelling. Our speaker is a NewGround fellowship alum, Amir Abdullah, and his story is entitled “This is the Deep South.” NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    Escape from Torah Camp – with Melanie Zoey Weinstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 10:35


    This week’s episode takes us back to NewGround’s 2012 Spotlight Storytelling – almost 8 years ago! Our speaker is Melanie Zoey Weinstein and her story is entitled “Escape from Torah Camp.” NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    In Search of Self & Belonging – with Tasneem Noor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 10:08


    This week’s episode is from NewGround’s 2013 Spotlight Storytelling program. Our speaker is NewGround’s program co-director Tasneem Noor. Tasneem had titled her story “In Search of Self & Belonging.” NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    In Search of Conversation and More – with Andrea Hodos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 8:12


    This week’s episode takes us back to NewGround’s Spotlight Storytelling program from 2013. Our speaker is NewGround’s program co-director Andrea Hodos. The story Andrea shared is aptly titled: “Smart Jewish Woman in Search of Smart Muslim Woman for Conversation and More.” NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change is a non-profit with a vision of an American society where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships and engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of our keynotes, workshops, interviews, speeches, and other audio from events led by our team. If you’d like to learn more about our mission, or support this podcast and NewGround’s work, please visit www.mjnewground.org.

    Aziza Hasan's Speech at the L.A. Vigil for Tree of Life Synagogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 3:00


    This past weekend there were a number of vigils organized throughout greater Los Angeles. NewGround Change-makers, Muslims, Jews, and allies from many other communities came together to mourn and show up for each other. NewGround's Executive Director Aziza Hasan, along wiht other faith leaders, spoke during the vigil organized in Los Angeles. Here is the audio from her speech.

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