Saving Mother Earth
Guest Authors
April 27, 2023
Over the years, scientists warned us often,
Environmental activists tried to make us aware
But we continued to ruin our planet Earth.
Director’s Desk: An Expression of Thanks and Request for Du’as for Syria and Turkiye
Ahmet Selim Tekelioglu
February 10, 2023
As many of you know, I hail from Turkiye — I am the only member of my family living in the US. As I sat by my laptop at 2 AM Monday morning, I saw the news coming from Turkiye and Syria. What was not immediately clear at that point is that the earthquake that hit the region is one of those once-in-a-century disasters that we are accustomed to read in history books.
Commentary from 4 faith leaders: Thank God the Berks immigrant prison is closing, but that’s just a start
CAIR-Philadelphia
January 31, 2023
Although we each come from different faith backgrounds, last month we all thanked God when the news broke that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement contract at Berks County Detention Center was ending.
Professor Khalidi in The New York Times
Jacob Bender
January 20, 2023
CAIR is primarily a non-profit, tax-exempt American organization mostly focusing on protecting the civil rights of American Muslims. Occasionally, however,
Thank you for your support in 2022!
CAIR-Philadelphia
December 30, 2022
THANK YOU for bringing the collective power of empathy and philanthropy to life with CAIR-Philadelphia! DONATE NOW Help us raise
2022 End-of-Year Letter
CAIR-Philadelphia
December 13, 2022
In 2022, our office worked tirelessly to advocate for our community, to be the first line of legal defense, and to invest in our youth and principled activism. We are presenting a glimpse of our work and invite you to continue your support of CAIR-Philadelphia with an end-of-year gift.
Applauding Our Civic Engagement Team
CAIR-Philadelphia
November 10, 2022
CAIR-Philadelphia applauds its Civic Engagement Team and Volunteers for their efforts to inform Muslim American voters and get-out-the-vote work!
5 Days to Primaries in DE; 59 Days to Generals in PA/DE: Elections Are Around the Corner
CAIR-Philadelphia
September 9, 2022
Delaware Primary Elections are on September 13, 2022. You can still register to vote in Delaware through election day and early vote or vote on Tuesday, September 13.
Back to School Resources: Know Your Rights as a Student + Educator’s Guides
Asiyah Jones
August 22, 2022
As the school year is approaching it is important that everyone is aware of their rights as a student, educator, parent, and community member. CAIR-Philadelphia is always here to work with you for matters including inequality and discrimination within your school/workplace.
A Message from Your New Executive Director
Ahmet Selim Tekelioglu
August 5, 2022
Serving a civil rights and advocacy organization in Philadelphia, a historic site for American-Muslim life, brings a great deal of responsibility. In my new position as the Executive Director of CAIR-Philadelphia, I will work hard to further deliver on this responsibility and develop CAIR-Philadelphia’s capacity to serve our communities.
Authors
Ahmet Tekelioglu
Executive Director
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Jacob Bender
Creative Director
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Timothy Welbeck, Esq.
Civil Rights Attorney
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Asiyah Jones
Youth Coordinator
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Durriya Shamsi
Nevan Hamid
Nada Abuasi
Irfan Patel
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