Meriden Synagogue and Mosque to hold two-part Interfaith Symposia on Reconciliation

Conservative Jewish and Ahmadiyya Muslim faith leaders from the Meriden Clergy Association are hosting a two-part Interfaith Symposia in solidarity against the rising intolerance. The Conservative Jewish Congregation of Temple B’nai Abraham and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community CT Baitul Aman “House of Peace” Mosque are teaming up to bridge gaps and enrich each other as well as the public on the power and healing of reconciliation in divisive times.

The educational programs will feature complimentary passages from the Torah and Quran followed by an interactive discussion. The dynamic gatherings elevating affability and affording opportunities to take action will be free and friendly for all ages. Kosher and Halal refreshments will be served respectively.

The first of these events will be held at Temple B’nai Abraham located at 127 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450 on Sunday, March 19th at 11 AM.

The second of these events will be held at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community CT Baitul Aman House of Peace Mosque located at 410 Main St, Meriden, CT 06451 on Monday, April 2nd at 1 PM.

Co-hosted in collaboration by Temple B’nai Abraham of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and Baitul Aman “House of Peace” Mosque of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

Media Opportunity: Faith leaders from Temple B’nai Abraham and Ahmadiyya Baitul Aman “House of Peace” Mosque will be available for interviews.

About Temple B’nai Abraham:

Temple B’nai Abraham, a Conservative congregation affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, provides religious, educational and social programming for all age groups. All of our Shabbat, High Holiday, Festival and weekday services are heimish, egalitarian, and feature congregational participation. Both women and men are regularly called to the bimah for an aliyah, to read from the Sefer Torah, and the Megillah, to chant the Haftarah and to lead services, in order to fully participate in the rights and responsibilities of Conservative Jews. The younger members of the Congregation are encouraged to more actively involve themselves in our ritual and synagogue life and to participate fully in Shabbat and other synagogue services and activities. We welcome and support our intermarried families and within the limits of Jewish law, afford both the Jewish and non-Jewish spouse the opportunity to take advantage of all the religious, educational and social programs that Temple B’nai Abraham offers.

About Ahmadiyya Muslim Community CT Baitul Aman “House of Peace” Mosque

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, reformist and fast-growing international movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, the Community spans over 200 nations with membership in the tens of millions. Established in 1920, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA is among the oldest American-Muslim organizations.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the only Islamic organization to believe that the long- awaited messiah has come in the person of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, India (1835-1908). Ahmad claimed to be the metaphorical second coming of Jesus of Nazareth and the divine guide whose advent was foretold by the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad. The Community believes that God sent Ahmad, like Jesus, to end religious wars, condemn bloodshed and reinstitute morality, justice and peace. Ahmad’s advent has brought about an unprecedented era of Islamic revival and moderation. He divested Muslims of fanatical beliefs and practices by vigorously championing Islam’s true and essential teachings.

The worldwide Community is lead today by its peace-loving spiritual head Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the fifth Successor of the Messiah and current Khalifa of Islam.

The Connecticut Chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA was established in the late 1980's. Its Mosque in Meriden was purchased in 2007, and was named Baitul Aman "House of Peace" by its current international leader Mirza Masroor Ahmad. In June 2016, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Meriden, Connecticut was awarded the United States Attorney's Office National Security and Major Crimes Unit Award by the United States Attorney Deirdre M. Daly and Department of Justice for the "courage, leadership, and tremendous generosity of spirit" in an exemplary response of compassion to the shootings its Mosque sustained in November 2015.