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Six Israelis. Three weddings. One Statement.
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One spouse is not considered Jewish by Israel’s Chief Rabbinate. Another couple is gay. And the third couple wants a Reform Jewish wedding.
Source: Religion News Service
Want a safer world for your children? Teach them about diverse religions and worldviews
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Our national study of Australian Generation Z showed teens who had been exposed to education about diverse religions and worldviews were more tolerant of religious minorities than those who hadn’t.
Source: The Conversation
Aranmore Catholic College allows Hindu girl with nose stud to return to class
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A Hindu girl who was barred from her Catholic school because of a nose piercing returned to school today.
Source: Perth Now
'We stand against hate': Thousands attend mosque open day
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Leaving a bunch of carnations in the Carlton mosque’s foyer, Kerry Gavin and her sister Robyn summed up the spirit of sorrow and solidarity conveyed by visitors to 21 Victorian mosques on Sunday.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald
Statement on acts of violence on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand
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The Faith Communities Council of Victoria has issued the following statement in response to the recent acts of violence at two Mosques in Christchurch:
KAICIID launches free, online course with tools to build peaceful communities
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KAICIID's Dialogue Knowledge Hub (DKH) is pleased to offer the eight-week online course in interreligious dialogue for religious leaders, decision makers, IRD practitioners and educators.
French retailer Decathlon suspends sale of sportswear hijab amid 'violent controversy'
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French retailer Decathlon has backtracked on plans to sell a sportswear hijab after receiving what it described as "unprecedented insults and threats".
Source: ABC
Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) holds funeral for coal
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Faith leaders have held interfaith ‘Funeral for Coal’ Vigils outside the offices of Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten, and Shadow Environment Minister Tony Burke.
Source: Insights
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Krishna Janmashtami | Hinduism
(August 23, 2019)
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Listening for Wisdom: Spiritual Directors International
(August 23, 2019 09:30)
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A Night with Osamah Sami: Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia
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Honouring our Differences through stories: Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia
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Interfaith Dialogue in Schools: Building Bridges
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How does Gender Equity benefit everyone?: Melton Interfaith Network
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Report Launch of the Resilient Women Project: Uniting Church in Australia
(August 29, 2019 17:30)
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Hijra | Islam
(August 31, 2019)
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Forum on Freedom of Religion: Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria
(August 31, 2019 11:00)
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Ganesh Chaturthi | Hinduism
(September 02, 2019)
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A Christian’s perspective on the Islamic notion of Service: Australian Intercultural Society
(September 03, 2019 18:30)
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Tour to Places of Worship: Brimbank and Maribyrnong Interfaith Network
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Living the Change Year Two: Living the Change
(September 08, 2019 14:30)
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Talking Faith: Hume Interfaith Network
(September 19, 2019 18:00)
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Multi-faith service for climate strike: Australian Religious Response to Climate Change - Victoria Arrcc-V
(September 20, 2019 11:00)
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United Nations International Day of Peace 2019
(September 21, 2019)
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International Peace Day Book Fair: Manningham Interfaith Network
(September 21, 2019 10:00)
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Faith and the Path to a Better Quality of City Life: Urban Thinkers Campus Oceania
(September 23, 2019 09:00)
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AFL Grand Final Holiday (Public Holiday)
(September 27, 2019)
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Navaratri | Hinduism
(September 29, 2019)
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Sep 30 - Oct 1 Rosh Hashanah * Judaism
(September 30, 2019)
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Dussehra | Hinduism
(October 08, 2019)
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Yom Kippur | Judaism
(October 09, 2019)
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Tour to Places of Worship 2019: Interfaith Network of Greater Dandenong
(October 09, 2019 09:00)
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Sukkot | Judaism
(October 14, 2019)
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Conferment of Guruship to Guru Granth Sahib | Sikhism
(October 20, 2019)
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Simchat Torah | Judaism
(October 22, 2019)
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Bandi Chhor Divas (Diwali) | Sikhism
(October 27, 2019)
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Diwali | Hinduism
(October 27, 2019)
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Bicentenary of the birth of the Bab: Bayside Baha'i Community
(October 27, 2019 15:00)
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Birth of the Bab | Baha'i
(October 29, 2019)
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Birth of Baha'ullah | Baha'i
(October 30, 2019)
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All Saints Day | Christianity
(November 01, 2019)
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Melbourne Cup Day (Public Holiday)
(November 05, 2019)
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Guru Nanak 550 - Humanity Walk Melbourne: Victorian Sikh Gurduaras Council
(November 09, 2019 10:00)
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Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji | Sikhism
(November 12, 2019)
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Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji | Sikhism
(November 24, 2019)
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Advent | Christianity
(December 01, 2019)
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Think Prevent Bystander Program Report Launch: Australia India Institute
(December 05, 2019 17:00)
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Bodhi Day | Buddhism
(December 08, 2019)
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UN International Human Rights Day 2019
(December 10, 2019)
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Hanukkah | Judaism
(December 23, 2019)
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Christmas | Christianity
(December 25, 2019)
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Christmas (Public Holiday)
(December 25, 2019)
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Boxing Day (Public Holiday)
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