Imams and Rabbis Unite 20 Years Ago to Promote Peace and Combat Religious Violence
Two decades ago, an inspiring gathering took place that brought together 150 Jewish Rabbis and Muslim Imams at the Second World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace. The primary aim of this historic event was to transform the teachings of Islam and Judaism into powerful instruments of peace. During their inaugural meeting in 2005, they set forth several important goals: to denounce violence committed in the name of religion, to foster dialogue and partnership between the two faiths, to empower religious leaders to develop peaceful solutions to conflicts, and to publicly advocate for peace through the media. The second









