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Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, known for his interfaith work, offers insights to the iftar attendees at Masjid Dawood. Eagle photos by Francesca N. Tate

Dawood Mosque hosts open iftar for community

June 30 | By Francesca Norsen Tate

Members of Brooklyn’s Muslim, Jewish and Christian faith communities gathered last...

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Patriarch Rai (center) receives the gifts of bread and wine to be consecrated into Holy Communion in a Mass that he concelebrated. He is pictured with his concelebrants, left to right: Monsignor James Root, dean of Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral; Archbishop Paul N. Sayah, Patriarchal Vicar General; Bishop Gregory Mansour of the Eparchy of Brooklyn. Assisting them is Chorbishop Michael Thomas (wearing black cassock). Brooklyn Eagle Photo by Francesca N. Tate

Patriarch Rai visits Maronite Cathedral in Brooklyn

June 28 | By Francesca Norsen Tate, Religion Editor

His Beatitude Patriarch Bechara Peter Cardinal Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and...

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Jody Mullen. Photo credit: Jared Slater; J&J Photography NYC

Grace Church soloist to present benefit recital for refugee relief

June 23 | By Francesca Norsen Tate

Jody Mullen, a soprano soloist at Grace Church Brooklyn Heights, will offer...

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An Abrahamic selfie: Having fun was another vital part of Tuesday’s iftar. Here, Fr. Michael Perry, New York State Democratic District Leader Jacob Gold and Javed from the NYPD’s 70th Precinct enjoy each other’s company. Eagle photo by Francesca N. Tate

Value of fasting is key theme of interfaith iftar in Midwood

June 22 | By Francesca Norsen Tate

“Abraham would be the happiest person,” said Mehmet Kilic, vice president of...

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State Senator Daniel Squadron (at left) presented Proclamations to Vito Parente, President of the Van Westerhout Cittadini Mola di Bari Club; Giangrazio Di Rutigliano, Mayor of Mola di Bari; and Msgr. Guy Massie, Pastor of Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen Church. Brooklyn Eagle Photos by Francesca N. Tate

Brooklyn’s first Italian parish unveils plaque dedicated to immigrants

June 22 | By Francesca Norsen Tate, Religion Editor

Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen’s Church on Summit and Hicks streets was...

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This image is part of Congregation Mount Sinai’s promotion of a class on the famous debate between self-acclaimed atheist Christopher Hitchens (pictured at left) and Rabbi David Wolpe. Hitchens died in 2011. Image courtesy of Congregation Mount Sinai

Two upcoming programs at Mt. Sinai: The Kabbalah and ‘Great God Debate’

June 21 | By Francesca Norsen Tate

Congregation Mount Sinai begins a new series this week, “Intro to the...

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Members of the Brooklyn Heights Association led Monday’s prayer vigil for the Orlando victims. In foreground, right are Rabbi Seth Wax and the Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons. Eagle photos by Francesca N. Tate

Clergy lead poignant prayer vigil for victims of Orlando mass shooting

June 21 | By Francesca Norsen Tate

About 70 members of the faith communities in Brooklyn Heights attended an...

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The 2015-16 Brooklyn Youth Dialogue Corps students proudly hold their certificates. Standing in witness with them are Pastor Gilford Monrose (left), youth coordinator/facilitator Daria Somers (second from left), Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams (center) and Dialogue Project founder Marcia Kannry. Eagle photos by Francesca N. Tate

Youth dialogue corps engages public as part of graduation exercises

June 17 | By Francesca Norsen Tate

The willingness to step out of one’s comfort zone was a...

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Pictured is one of the many prayer vigils on the Promenade that the Brooklyn Heights Clergy Association has led in recent years. This gathering is from a 2014 September 11 commemoration. Left to right: Monsignor James Root; Fr. Joseph Hugo and Dr. Ahmad Jaber and Imam Abdallah Allam, both representing the Dawood Mosque on State Street. Brooklyn Eagle File Photo by Francesca N. Tate

Interfaith prayer vigil on Promenade will call for end to gun violence

June 17 | By Francesca Norsen Tate

The Brooklyn Heights Clergy Association will hold a Brooklyn Interfaith Prayer Vigil...

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