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10/05/2026

What does interfaith dialogue look like — in theory and in practice? Tanenbaum CEO Rev. Mark Fowler joins Heather Miller Rubens of the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies () for the conversation, moderated by Seth Kimmel of .

Join us Thursday, October 15, 12:30–2pm at Casa Hispánica 201 (612 W. 116th St.), hosted by Columbia's Institute for Religion, Culture, and Public Life.

09/17/2026

We’re pleased to share an early look at the programming for Tanenbaum’s Religious Diversity Symposium, taking place on Thursday, October 29 at The Walt Disney Company’s New York City headquarters. Join us for an afternoon of insightful dialogue and networking focused on advancing religious inclusion in your workplace. Thank you so much to our sponsors, and our generous host

Click here https://tanenbaum.org/agenda-religious-diversity-symposium/ to learn more about this year's agenda.

08/28/2026

Please join us for this year’s celebration at Citi Headquarters in New York City on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6:00pm ET.

We’ll honor individuals and institutions who are creating and sustaining paths to building a world that respects religious difference including Corporate Bridge Builder honoree Citi, Rabbi Marc H. Tanenbaum Award for the Advancement of Interreligious Understanding honoree American Friends of the Parents Circle – Families Forum, Dr. Leonard S. Polonsky CBE Philanthropic Bridge Builder honoree Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), and Adam Solomon Award for Excellence honoree Dr. Tim Hall, Principal, Vance County Early College. We’ll also acknowledge Justin Foa, Tanenbaum Board Chair (2016-2026).

Tanenbaum’s 2026 Celebration will feature a brief program and an extended cocktail reception. We hope to see you there! Learn more at https://tanenbaum.org/2026-celebration/

08/25/2026

It is with a heavy and full heart that we share the passing of one of Tanenbaum’s pillars, our dearest Dr. Judith “Judy” Banki, Senior Advisor of Interreligious Affairs at Tanenbaum. Heavy, because we have lost a special friend and a visionary. Full, because Judy left an indelible imprint on this world – and on all who were lucky enough to know her. An internationally renowned writer, lecturer, pioneer in interreligious affairs, a mother, grandmother, and dear friend to loved ones worldwide, Judy passed away on August 17, 2026.

Working together with Tanenbaum namesake Rabbi Marc Tanenbaum, Judy was key to laying the groundwork for long-term Catholic-Jewish reconciliation. She analyzed Catholic textbooks and religious texts, and ensured revisions so that Jews and Judaism were portrayed with accuracy and respect. She authored “The Image of the Jews in Catholic Teaching,” a memorandum that helped pave the way for the historic declaration, Nostra Aetate, adopted at the Second Vatican Council. And during that seminal event, it was Judy who wrote summaries of its deliberations that were later published in the annual American Jewish Year Book. She was a founding member of the Women of Faith Task Force, and the only woman to give a paper at the 1993 Vatican-Jewish conference in Baltimore.

Please click to view our photo gallery and read our full statement celebrating Judy Banki:
https://bit.ly/4cbOe0u

It is with a heavy and full heart that I share the passing of one of Tanenbaum’s pillars, our dearest Dr. Judith “Judy” Banki, Senior Advisor of Interreligious Affairs at Tanenbaum. Heavy, because we have lost a special friend and a visionary. Full, because Judy left an indelible imprint on th...

08/16/2026

We are saddened by the recent attack at Central Synagogue. Our hearts and thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and the Jewish community of New York. At Tanenbaum we condemn antisemitism and acts of hatred and violence targeting people because of their faith. Antisemitism and hatred are not solely beliefs and thoughts. They are behaviors and actions. And regardless of our beliefs, we do not have the right to engage in destructive behaviors towards any community. We do not have the right!

Building respectful and safe spaces for people of all backgrounds and beliefs is up to each and every one of us. It's our collective responsibility to treat all people equally and to recognize that everyone has the right to come together and worship peacefully, without fear or threat.

A place of worship is a place of peace, sanctuary, and connection. Let us move forward together in solidarity, committed to protecting that peace for every community.

Read our full statement at https://bit.ly/3UmreWp

Dear Tanenbaum Community, Shabbat services at Central Synagogue in Manhattan were disrupted Friday evening by a man who yelled obscenities, spat at a security guard, and struck a 63-year-old woman. Larry Montes was arrested and charged with two counts of assault as a hate crime in addition to other....

07/17/2026

Shout out to our inaugural cohort of Tanenbaum’s !

The NIE is a peer-led, professional learning community dedicated to highlighting respect for religious identity as an essential part of inclusive and respectful learning in K-12 schools.

Since its launch, our cohort has collectively reached more than 800 students across the country & continues to grow as we welcome new members!

Member projects have included:

🍎 Inclusive door decorating contests for the holidays.
🍎 Photo journaling to explore students’ religious and non-religious identities.
🍎 Site visits to local houses of worship.
🍎 Civics activities connecting values & advocacy, including a visit from local City Council members.

We thank the NIE for their commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for students to explore identity with empathy and respectful curiosity.

Thank you to our generous funders: Konar Family Foundation, Longview Foundation, MBSK Foundation, Nissan Foundation, Pine Tree Foundation of New York, and Sy Syms Foundation for making this work possible.

Learn more about the NIE at our !

07/16/2026

We're so grateful to all who joined us yesterday for Tanenbaum's annual Summer Soirée!

Thank you for spending an evening with us united in a shared vision - to exist in a world that celebrates, respects, and meaningfully includes people of all beliefs & backgrounds.

If you didn't make it, there are still ways to get involved with our work and join Tanenbaum's Monthly Giving Circle. Visit our to learn more!

06/17/2026

Tanenbaum’s podcast series is LIVE with its first episode!

The mini series provides a special look into the lived experiences and practices of grassroots activists around the globe. This podcast series is particularly special given the intimate peacebuilder-to-peacebuilder conversations, drawing from shared backgrounds while learning about the unique contexts each of the work within.

In our very first episode, Dr. Sarah AK Ahmed interviews Rev. Bill Lowrey, an advocate for peace and reconciliation for the people of Sudan and South Sudan. His approach draws on the rich wisdom of the indigenous Nuer and Dinka peoples, integrating traditional peacemaking methods with modern theories of conflict resolution.

Listen to the full episode at the link below, and stay tuned as we release more episodes in this series!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peacemaker-echoes-a-peacemakers-in-action-mini-series/id1569870931?i=1000772996706

🎙️ About the Peacemaker Echos series:

Dr. Sarah AK Ahmed of Iraq interviews fellow grassroots activists from the Tanenbaum Peacemakers in Action Network. The Peacemakers Echoes miniseries features peacebuilder-to-peacebuilder conversations. These interviews offer critical insights and skills for building peace in the world today. Peacemaker Echoes is brought to you by the Tanenbaum's Peacebuilding Program and the Peacemakers in Action Network.

Special thanks to Moira Ujda for editing and Lyanne Dubon for the show art.

06/05/2026

Every year, Tanenbaum’s opens with a moving keynote that sets the tone for an energizing, thought-provoking, and transformative experience for the day.

We’re delighted to introduce this year’s keynote speaker, Nadine Augusta, Chief Impact Officer.

Nadine steers Cushman & Wakefield’s global strategy to enhance business performance through culture, inclusive talent, and social impact. With 20+ years of experience, Nadine takes a holistic approach to corporate transformation, aligning workforce, workplace, and marketplace strategies to maximize business and societal outcomes.

We’re honored to welcome Nadine as our keynote speaker this year!

Register for Tanenbaum’s Summit at the link in bio. See you there!

06/04/2026

We’re concluding our spring appeal with a spotlight on our program, which supports the work of peace activists from over 20 conflict and post-conflict zones globally.

The count on us to provide them with support and a framework to connect with each other. They are trusted figures in their local communities, working in areas including civilian protection, providing access to education for vulnerable groups, interfaith dialogue, and collaborating directly with at-risk communities to create pathways away from violence.

Please consider joining our to support our work, including the .

While this concludes our spring giving opportunities, it’s never too late to give. Our is open to anyone who would like to support our work throughout the year, including the .

Thank you for supporting us in all the ways that you do. Visit the link below to join our Monthly Giving Circle, and visit our website to learn more about the incredible work of the Peacemakers in Action.

https://tanenbaum.org/monthly-giving-circle-signup/