NewGround MAJIC Program For Teens Named 
"California's 2013 Faith-Based Organization of the Year"

MAJIC Members receive award from Governor's Office in State Capitol

On Wednesday, May 22nd, NewGround's Teen Leadership Program "MAJIC" received a prestigious honor from the Office of the Governor of California.  This program that was just an idea no more than eighteen months ago has now been named "California's 2013 Faith-based Organization of the Year" for cultivating a commitment to service an volunteerism in the greater Los Angeles area.  

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Applications Open for 2013-2014 MAJIC High School  Council 

There are many service projects you can do as a teen leader.  But there are few opportunities to transform your community while building your resume for college.  

Each year, a select cadre of teens is chosen to participate.  After a fall retreat, students meet 1-2 times per month to learn about how organizations in their communities respond to major social issues.  During the spring semester, students will then develop their own joint Muslim-Jewish service project.  Upon completion of the fellowship, council members will be bestowed with a certificate from the City of Los Angeles in appreciation of their willingness to move beyond differences and contribute to improving intergroup relations in Los Angeles and strengthening Muslim-Jewish relations.

Apply by June 15th.

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We Were Speaking of Faith

NewGround featured on "Speaking of Faith" with Krista Tippett.

DESCRIPTION: Curiosity Over Assumptions – Inter-Religiosity Meets a New Generation 
Speaking of Faith shines a light on the friendship and shared passion of two young activists, Jewish and Muslim, who are part of a new generation of inter-religious encounter. Together these young women are implementing templates of practical relationship that value curiosity over assumptions and understand conflict as part of any relationship. Krista Tippett explores what they are learning from their work in the microcosm of Los Angeles – and the larger universe of risky innovation of which they are part. 

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Meet the 2013 NewGround Young Professionals Fellows

NewGround is proud to announce the selection of our 2013 cohort of the Young Professionals Fellowship.  Twelve extraordinary Muslims and twelve extraordinary Jews have been chosen to help bring Muslim-Jewish relations in Los Angeles to the next level.  These fellows will spend eight months building the skills, relationships, and knowledge to transform their communities.  Meet the NewGround Fellows!

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