Updates

April 16, 2025

Sunday, April 27 — Interfaith Study Group Presents: “Hard Conversations” Listening with Compassion, Sharing with Courage5:00-7:30 p.m. in Sweetland Hall.

Join Andrea and Aziza at the Interfaith Study Group, a collaboration between All Saints Church - Pasadena, Pasadena Jewish Temple, and Center Islamic Center of Southern California on Sunday, April 27th from 5- 7:30 PM at All Saints Church, Pasadena.
April 16, 2025

MAJIC Program Featured In the Jewish Telegraph Agency, Read Full Article Here

Our MAJIC High School Leadership Council was featured in the Jewish Telegraph Agency, Read the full article!
April 16, 2025

Exclusive Talks with Directors & Virtual Film Screenings- Apr. 22nd and 28th

Film Screenings and Director Talks! Join us for talks with directors Beth Lane and Tarek Albaba on April 22nd and 28th, 5:30 PM PST via ZOOM. RSVP here to receive the ZOOM link and film screening instructions: https://mjnewground.networkforgood.com/events/85000-newground-film-screenings?hid=NDYzOTE2OTE=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_3912142
April 3, 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.
March 26, 2025

NewGround in the Media: The Daily Trojan

We are proud of our alumni for amplifying the message of dialogue over division. Elad Nehorai and Farrah Fazal were recently featured in the Daily Trojan, speaking about the importance of standing against extremism post-October 7.
March 26, 2025

“All Life is Sacred”: Now on display at the IMAN Center. Available for walk-in viewing between 2 PM and 8 PM through Thur. March 27!

Our memorial installation called “All Life is Sacred” is now on display at the IMAN Center in Culver City. It will remain on exhibit this week and is available for walk-in viewing between 2 PM and 8 PM through Thursday March 27. The exhibit consists of 20 scrolls that list all the names of those killed in Gaza and Israel between October 7, 2023 and October 2, 2024, when the scrolls were printed. There are links to view specific testimonies as well. 
March 17, 2025

“Names, Not Numbers” memorial installation at the IMAN Center during their Festival of Unity, March 23 – 28

Come see our memorial installation "Names, Not Numbers" at the IMAN Center during their Festival of Unity, March 23 - 28
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.