CAIR-Philadelphia

CAIR-Philly Brings Free Educational Programs to Your Community

CAIR-Philadelphia is offering—all free of charge—numerous courses, seminars, and workshops to educational, religious, and social institutions in and around the Philadelphia region. Many of these exciting and timely educational offerings are suitable for both Muslim and general audiences, and to a range of age groups, and are organized into four tracks: 1) Understanding Islam 2) American Muslims 3) Youth and Parents 4) Civil Rights
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MYLP at MYCP!

Calling all Muslim teens, ages 13-18! Join us for the very first CAIR-PA Muslim Youth Leadership Program at MYCP! Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! Program is free of charge.
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CAIR-PA staff member Jacob Bender speaking with a member of the press.

Mixed Reaction Over Trump’s Announcement To Recognize Jerusalem As Israel’s Capital

Jacob Bender, the executive director of the Council on American Islamic Relations, believes Trump’s formal acknowledgement of Jerusalem as the capital may stall the ongoing peace process and bring more volatility to the region. “The final status of Jerusalem should be negotiated. You don’t make unilateral moves on such an important, crucial issue,” said Bender, a Jewish American who lived in Jerusalem for seven years.
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Lancaster County Jewish leaders agree Jerusalem is Israel’s capital, say timing of Trump’s declaration is bad

Ahmet Selim Tekelioglu, director of outreach and education for the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations, said Trump’s decision jeopardizes the peace process. “This makes a peace solution all the more problematic,” he said.
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No Muslim Ban!

CAIR-Philadelphia Staff Attorney Timothy Welbeck said: "We strongly oppose this ban as it is inherently bigoted, xenophobic, and ultimately rooted in utter contempt for Islam.  President Trump has made his discriminatory motivations clear since the campaign trail. Since becoming president, Mr. Trump has repeatedly attempted to ban Muslims from entering the United States, and yesterday the Supreme Court allowed the federal government to allow for this abhorrent discrimination.  We find this deeply disappointing, but will continue our fight against hatred and discrimination."
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Civil Rights Update by Timothy Welbeck, Esq.

On Tweets and Tyrants

White supremacists and neo-Nazis have lauded President Trump as a champion of their causes, and have regularly celebrated his vile stances. Indeed, President Trump has made his worldview clear both as a private citizen, and as the occupant of the nation’s highest office. He did so again earlier this week with a series of inflammatory tweets meant to disparage Islam.
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