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Wisdom from Our Neighborhood – Kids 4 Peace

May 6, 2020

Terry has a conversation with youth leaders from Kids 4 Peace about how engaging with people from other traditions has led them deeper into their own tradition, and empowered them to work for the future of all. Learn more at  www.k4p.org

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Wisdom from Our Neighborhood – Tom Ikeda

April 22, 2020

A conversation between our Executive Director Terry Kyllo with Tom Ikeda from Densho as we reflect on Japanese Internment (concentration camps), more recent Supreme Court Rulings, how the scapegoating of Chinese Americans impacts all Asian Americans, and how Japanese Americans are acting on behalf of others out of their experiences and more.

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Campaign for Paths to Understanding

April 20, 2020

Our mission at Paths to Understanding is to Bridge Bias and Build Unity through Multi-faith Peacemaking. We do our work through Telling Inspiring Stories Nurturing Relationships Acting Together We believe interaction with other wisdom communities enriches and deepens our commitment to our own. We believe each tradition offers gifts for the common good, when we…

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Wisdom from the Neighborhood: Jim Dean of Interfaith Family Shelter and Luke Hyder

April 20, 2020

A conversation between Terry Kyllo and Jim Director of the Interfaith Family Center and Luke Hyder of Cascade View Presbyterian Church about the work of the Shelter and how they partner with churches to meet the needs of those facing a lack of a home.   Learn more about the work of Interfaith Family Shelter…

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Wisdom from the Neighborhood – Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg and Imam Kaariye Abdirahman

April 20, 2020

During these disorienting days Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg, Imam Abdirahman Kaariye and Pastor Terry Kyllo will discuss how the Abrahamic Traditions can help us recognize and deal with anxiety, loss and finding hope for the future. We hope to see you there!

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Facts Over Fear Campaign

March 13, 2020

Studies show that anti-Muslim statements by politicians rises dramatically in the months leading up to an election. Further, other studies show that violent language against groups multiplies support for political violence.  The result is a more divided America and an increase in hate crimes against our Muslim, Jewish, Sikh, LatinX and Black neighbors. We do…

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Facts Over Fear Campaign in the Redmond Reporter

February 20, 2020

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Wild Branch on the Olive Tree by Father William Treacy and Rabbi Raphael Levine

February 12, 2020

Wild Branch on the Olive Tree by Father William Treacy and Rabbi Raphael Levine Father William Treacy came from Ireland and Rabbi Raphael Levine from Poland; and in Seattle, Washington, both carved brilliant careers in church and synagogue respectively. In 1960, their paths crossed when they became fellow panelists on the TV program ‘Challenge.’ At…

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History of Paths to Understanding

February 11, 2020

Paths to Understanding’s roots go back to 1960 when Rabbi Raphael Levine recognized the similarities between the antisemitism he experienced and the anti-Catholic sentiment that grew during John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign. Levine wanted to encourage people to build relationships across faith traditions and to counter dehumanization. Working with William Warren from KOMO TV, Rabbi…

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