Updates

February 13, 2025

Apply for Facilitation Training – May 28-29

If a Community of Practice Facilitation Training sounds worthwhile to you, please consider  applying here. This two-day seminar is open to all who are interested in sharpening their facilitation skills -- not just Muslims and Jews -- May 28 and 29.
February 6, 2025

Short Film Screening & Discussion: “The Path Forward” on Wed, February 12th

Join us on Wednesday, February 12th, 7-9 pm, for the film The Path Forward, followed by a discussion with Rabbi Sharon Brous, the filmmakers Mo Husseini and Julie Cohen, and NewGround's Aziza Hasan.
January 23, 2025

NEW TRAILBLAZER DATE: March 5th at 4:30pm!

We will meet at the Skirball on the evening of March 5, 2025 for an iftar to break fast during the holy month of Ramadan where we will recognize the work of our inspiring honorees. Registration will open at 4:30 PM.
January 16, 2025

MAJICians Volunteer Amidst Devastating Fires in LA

This past Sunday, in place of our regular scheduled MAJIC session, students met at the Westchester YMCA to help those impacted by the fires. We sorted, organized donations and helped impacted families “shop” for items they needed
January 16, 2025

Apply for Facilitation Training – May 28-29

If a Community of Practice Facilitation Training sounds worthwhile to you, please consider applying here. This two-day seminar is open to all who are interested in sharpening their facilitation skills -- not just Muslims and Jews -- May 28 and 29.
January 16, 2025

Andrea and Aziza on CBS Mornings

Watch Aziza and Andrea demonstrate true leadership on CBS Mornings and watch the CBS Documentary on NewGround: "Finding Common Ground".
January 16, 2025

Condolences to all affected by the LA fires, and a list of shared resources

We hope everyone can stay safe during these times. We have shared a compiled list of several life-saving resources. Please share.
January 16, 2025

Clean Shelter is this year’s Change-Maker

We're proud to announce our Change-Maker honoree this year: Clean Shelter.
January 16, 2025

Looking to 2025

In the final hours of 2024, please walk this path with us by taking a moment to support NewGround. 
January 16, 2025

Join us at the Trailblazer Forum!

MSNBC anchor, chief correspondent, and author Ali Velshi and Forward editor-in-chief Jodi Rudoren will join us at the Trailblazer Forum at the Skirball Cultural Center.
January 16, 2025

Beerman Social Justice Fellows

Two of our current NewGround Professional Fellows, Adnan Jaber, and Zahra Sakkejha, were honored among the Beerman Foundation's five 2024 Social Justice Fellows.
January 16, 2025

LA City Council Passes Human Security Resolution

NewGround works with the LA City Council to pass the historic Human Rights Resolution.
January 16, 2025

MAJIC Alumni Founds Non-Profit: Muslimah Athletics Community

MAJIC Alumni In Action: Muslimah Athletics Community was founded by alumna Noa Turk and her friend to uphold the values of faith, fitness, and friendship.
January 16, 2025

Aziza interviewed by the Forward for op-ed on more historical perspectives

An op-ed by our Executive Director, Aziza Hasan was featured in this dynamic article by the Forward.
January 16, 2025

MAJICians Speak at Temple B’nai David

MAJIC students speak to other high school students about hard conversations in the aftermath of October 7th and the ongoing hardship in Gaza.