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In late August, St Kilda Hebrew Congregation held its Second Annual Multifaith and Multicultural Week, the highlight of which was a wonderful special Shabbat (sabbath) service and Kiddush (asmall meal). Apart from the 80 Jewish congregants attending, the Shabbat event included 40 leaders from 16 diverse faith and ethnic communities gathering to see behind the proverbial curtain, breaking down stereotypes and building friendships.

Some Buddhists are strictly vegetarian, and others eat meat. Both justify their positions on the basis of Buddhist texts and teachings.

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Source: The Conversation

Islamic banks have become an integral part of the financial system in many Muslim-majority countries, as well as in nations with sizeable Muslim minorities such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

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Source: The Conversation

Stepping onto the field against South Korea in Morocco’s second Women’s World Cup match, defender Nouhaila Benzina made history as the first player to wear a hijab while competing at a senior-level global tournament.

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Source: Religion News

The current Australian of the Year Local Hero will circumnavigate the country as he urges those from diverse ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds to support an Indigenous voice to parliament.

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Source: The West

The prize hosted by the Islamic Museum of Australia spotlights the diversity and significance of contemporary Muslim artists.

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Source: Arts Hub

This interfaith gathering brought together many Faith and Spiritual Leaders to sign The Common Statement in an important, annual, public ritual.

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Source: Star News Dandenong

The Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia (JCMA) notes with sadness ​and deep concern the recent events at Jaranwala, East Pakistan and in Manipur, Northeast India, where churches have been burnt and desecrated and the loss of life.

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Source: JCMA