Straight from Palestine, popular dancers to perform in Wisconsin
Photo courtesy of of the U.S. Palestinian Community NetworkWishah Dance Troupe uses traditional debke to tell stories of the Palestinian people's daily life in the occupied territories.U.S. Palestinian Community Network is bringing two acclaimed...
IRC Book Review: The Time-Travels of the Man Who Sold Pickles and Sweets
Elise Bellin, Librarian of the Islamic Resource Center, wrote this book review as part of an ongoing series that focuses on a range of books within the IRC collection as a service to the community. The Time-Travels of the Man Who Sold Pickles and Sweets by...
Colleges try to accommodate Muslim students fasting during Ramadan
Jeremy Bauer-Wolf as "Testing and Fasting" on Inside Higher Ed Muslim students who observe Ramadan have found themselves fasting during the most stressful time of the academic year. How are colleges helping them? Yahya Abdul-Basser, the president of...
Local Activist a Witness to the Violence of Occupation
Ari Bloomekatz is in the center with the red shirt and hands behind his back. As a Jewish peace activist working in the occupied territories, Ari Bloomekatz was an eyewitness to violence and oppression. He has also been their victim. Earlier this month,...
26 Advocacy and Faith-based Groups Supporting McCollum Legislation Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children
Israel has the dubious distinction of being the only country in the world that systematically prosecutes an estimated 500 to 700 children each year in military courts lacking fundamental fair trial rights. Children within the Israeli military system...
Islamophobic Conference with 9 National Speakers draws minimal attendance, yet finds refuge in Waukesha County
The Muslim community is extremely concerned and angered that a national hate group found refuge and comfort in Waukesha County. On Friday, the entire Waukesha Expo Center had barely 30 cars and even fewer on Saturday, these included Expo staff. ...
Islamic Society of Milwaukee issues statement about Islamophobic Conference in Waukesha County
(Milwaukee, WI, 05/13/2019) - The Islamic Society of Milwaukee, which operates multiple facilities in Southeastern Wisconsin, including a religious house of worship in Brookfield, is deeply disappointed that Waukesha County, and specifically the Waukesha...
Milwaukee organizations issue statements about Islamophobic Conference in Waukesha County
(Milwaukee, WI, 05/13/2019) - The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee notes with concern the use of the Waukesha County Exposition Center this past weekend by a group purporting to be a “Security Conference,” but with a roster of speakers who are...
Egyptian International Art gives customers the ultimate Egyptian experience
Walking into Egyptian International Art is unlike any experience at Mayfair Mall. Everything from the Arab hospitality to the Egyptian décor allows customers to delve into an authentic Egyptian experience. Frequent customer, Steve Hardin, loves the store’s...
IRC Book Review: King For A Day
Elise Bellin, Librarian of the Islamic Resource Center, wrote this book review as part of an ongoing series that focuses on a range of books within the IRC collection as a service to the community. King for a Day by Rukhsana Khan, illustrated by Christiane...
