Muslim/Jewish Unity Vigil in Highland Park Thursday Night

HIGHLAND PARK, NJ - As part of the group "Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom," a coalition of Muslim and Jewish women, Muslim and Jewish women will lead a unity vigil Thursday night in Highland Park to protest President Donald Trump's policies, including his immigration ban, which is currently stalled in federal court. Other vigils will happen across the country Thursday night; there's one in Somerset County, at the Christ Presbyterian Church, 1600 Washington Valley Road in Martinsville.

Organizers write: Women will lead a unity vigil to raise voices in prayer and song in gatherings led by Muslim and Jewish women of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom. Vigils will create a welcoming space for those in our family and community feeling alone and scared. Invoking faith traditions as it has always done – with respect and love for each other – the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom invites family members, friends and community members to pray that neighbors, community leaders and elected officials find the courage to protect the values that unite us.

WHY: These are difficult times. Attempts to institutionalize a travel ban against Muslims using the force of government conjures memories and our darkest fears. This evening of action is at a critical time in our nation’s history - we must draw strength for each other and resist those who seek to divide us by party, demonize our beliefs, silence our memory, and paralyze us with fear.

WHO: Imams and rabbis from local mosques and synagogues and mayors from Somerset, East Brunswick and Highland Park

WHEN: Thursday, February 16, 2017, 8:00- 9:30 PM
WHERE: Highland Park Middle School, 330 Wayne Street, Highland Park, NJ 08904