Interfaith Dialogue: Free February Workshop on Mourning Rituals and Traditions

Living Our Faith: A Tri-Faith Discussion Series: The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona (ISBA) invites you to an engaging evening of interfaith dialogue, where scripture, tradition, and personal stories come together to deepen our understanding of faith and community. Sign up today at www.isb-az.org/trifaith to reserve your spot.

Event Details

• Topic: Mourning: Rituals, Rites, Customs, and Length of Time

• Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025

• Time: 6:00 p.m. MST (Arizona Time)

• Location: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)

• Cost: FREE

This quarter’s discussion will feature three esteemed faith leaders sharing insights on mourning practices from their traditions:

• Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman

• Pastor Judith Rainforth

• Imam Shahir Safi

The evening will include presentations from each leader, followed by small group discussions, where attendees will share their own lived experiences. This is a unique opportunity to explore how Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions honor and process grief, while building understanding and respect among faiths.

The Living Our Faith series, hosted by ISBA, underscores their mission to foster peaceful communities through dialogue and education. Since its founding in 1999, ISBA has provided platforms for meaningful interfaith engagement.

This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Sign up today at www.isb-az.org/trifaith to reserve your spot. A Zoom link will be emailed the day before the event.

Come, listen, and share in this vital conversation about mourning and hope within our shared humanity.