The fellows and their guests started the afternoon with fresh spring and summer bites — big shoutout to whoever brought those amazing samosas! Nearly 90% of the folks who joined were first-time visitors to Abrahamic House, which made the gathering…
The fellows joined with a small group of community members for a screening of God & Country, a film aiming to inform about the threat of white Christian nationalism on American democracy. Adam Friedman from Interfaith Alliance provided some helpful…
Guests joined our fellows to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover. Led by Ellen, the fellows hosted a traditional seder (or ritual feast) at the house. Guests shared delicious home-cooked food (big thanks to Ellen and Esma!) and listened intently…
Abrahamic House set up a table at The Church Street Block Party! A fun event for the Dupont Circle community to get to know more about what makes Abrahamic House so special.
Guests came to Abrahamic House for food, yoga led by a community member, and to learn about different spring cleansing traditions. Considering that there were several new faces at this event, this was a great time to continue building community.…
The fellows belatedly celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim with a hamantaschen bake at Abrahamic House! Purim is a joyous Jewish holiday that commemorates the events recorded in the Book of Esther, where Queen Esther helps save the Jewish people…
Our fellows warmly invited guests to a special evening at Abrahamic House, where they experienced the spirit of Ramadan firsthand. As the sun set, guests heard personal stories about what Ramadan means to them and how it is observed by…
Mardi Gras (also known as Shrove Tuesday) is a Christian holiday that celebrates the end of Carnival and beginning of Lent. Lent is the 40 day period prior to Easter, and is a time in the Christian calendar marked by…
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the achievements and contributions of Black individuals to our world. This event focused on exploring the rich culinary traditions of Black culture through an interfaith lens. Together, our fellows and their…
As a Christian Buddhist, Black scholar, and love theorist, bell hooks teaches us what is means to be in better relationship with ourselves and the world. While alive, bell hooks frequently quoted Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh saying, “Let’s throw…