Book Review: "Abraham" by Bruce Feiler

 By Nate Feldman

More than twenty years ago, Bruce Feiler wrote Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths, a book detailing the connection the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic faiths have with their forefather, Abraham.  

In the introduction, the author meets with David, a man who moved to Jerusalem.  David says, "The relationship between a person and another human being is what creates and allows for a relationship with God.  If you're not capable of living with each other and getting along with each other, than you're not capable of having a relationship with God."  

Upcoming Event: Standing Alone Together Sneak Peak

By Nate Feldman

Event: Standing Alone Together: A First-Look Event

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6-7 PM

Location: Marlene Meyerson JCC, 334 Amsterdam Avenue at W. 76th Street, New York, NY

Standing Alone Together is the title of an upcoming documentary about Rula Daaod and Alon-Lee Green, two leaders of an Israeli-Palestinian solidarity movement bringing the two sides together to bring peace and justice to their country.  

The event will have clips from the film, which is still in the progress of being developed.  It will include a chance for discussion with members of the filmmaking team.

This is a part of The Other Israel Film Festival, taking place this month at different locations throughout New York City.

The Interfaith Unity Walk in Washington, DC, Part 2

By Nate Feldman

This is the second part of my report on the Interfaith Unity Walk in Washington, DC held annually in September.  

We started at a Synagogue and went to a Catholic church.  From there, we visited a Sikh Gurdwara.  I have met many Sikhs before, but this was my first time entering one of their houses of worship.  Those who decided to enter had to remove their shoes and cover their heads, which is mandatory when entering a Gurdwara.  After listening to traditional hymns, we went downstairs and were served lunch.

From there, we visited a Greek Orthodox church.  Like Sikhs, I had met many people from this tradition but had never been inside one of their places of worship.  

The walk continued to the Indian embassy and concluded at a mosque, but I had to return home and didn't see that part of the journey.  Nevertheless, it was an immensely rewarding experience that taught me about other faiths, while showing that people from different religious backgrounds can cooperate with one another.