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NYC MUSLIM-JEWISH SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE INC

NEWBURGH, NY · EIN 811343379 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · muslimjewishsolidarity.org
revenue
$885
expenses
$4K
net assets
$17K
employees
mission · from form 990

Through inter-faith gatherings and communication our mission is to build relationships and understanding in order to develop mutual respect and tolerance and to stand united against hate.

profile · synthesized from sources

Muslim-Jewish Solidarity Committee builds relationships between Muslim and Jewish communities in New York City based on mutual respect and shared values. The organization co-sponsors interfaith events, memorial ceremonies, and community initiatives to promote solidarity and combat hate. It operates as a nonprofit focused on interfaith dialogue and social cohesion.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony
Co-sponsored memorial event honoring Israeli and Palestinian victims of conflict, organized in partnership with Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle-Families Forum
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 2 activities
    • Facilitate small-group interfaith dialogue and learning
      Runs the Faith to Faith program and monthly Scriptural Reasoning sessions, offering interactive gatherings such as sacred text studies, calligraphy workshops, and joint Shabbat and Jummah prayers for small groups of 8–12 participants.
    • Host annual interfaith events and cultural programs
      Organizes signature annual events including Iftar in a Synagogue, Passover in a Mosque, Mimouna, and the Shalom/Salaam Creative Retreat, fostering Muslim-Jewish cultural and spiritual connections through arts and education.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver leadership development and skills training programs
      Runs the Emerging Leaders Fellowship and other training initiatives that equip participants with skills in active listening, storytelling, dispute resolution, bystander intervention, crisis response, and empathetic communication through the "compassionate conversations" program.
  • Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
    • Organize volunteer and community service events
      Conducts volunteer events in partnership with houses of worship and nonprofits, including food drives, household item drives for refugee families, domestic violence awareness activities, and community visits with West African and Yemeni communities.
  • Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
    • Produce interfaith engagement media content
      Creates and distributes videos that promote interfaith engagement and highlight the work of the Muslim-Jewish Solidarity Committee.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Provide direct support to immigrant families regardless of legal status
      Offers micro grants and other forms of assistance to immigrant individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, regardless of legal status.
  • Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
    • Support community storytelling and historical preservation
      Created a dedicated online space within the Tenement Museum’s Your Story Our Story project for members of the MJSC community to share their family histories.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Co-sponsor joint Israeli-Palestinian memorial and solidarity events
      Co-sponsored a joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony with Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle-Families Forum to promote peace and shared remembrance.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$885
Contributions & grants$885100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$17K
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Net assets$17K
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -98.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • MICHELLE KOCH — DIRECTOR
  • MOHAMMED AL-SAMAWI — BOARD MEMBER
  • SABEEHA REHMAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Combatants for Peace Partner — Co-sponsored the joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony with Combatants for Peace.
  • International Human Rights Arts Festival Partner — Co-founded the Shalom/Salaam Creative Retreat with MJSC.
  • Tenement Museum Partner — Collaborated with the Tenement Museum on the Your Story Our Story project.
  • The Parents Circle-Families Forum Partner — Co-sponsored the joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony with The Parents Circle-Families Forum.
  • Young Leaders Board Coalition — Lay leadership body formed in January 2020, composed of cohort participants who continue to expand year over year.
  • houses of worship Partner — Partner in organizing volunteer events and social action programs
  • houses of worship Partner — Partner in organizing volunteer events to serve communities in need.
  • largest synagogue in NYC Partner — Hosts the organization's annual Iftar event, a signature interfaith program.
  • nonprofits Partner — Collaborates with nonprofits to organize volunteer events supporting domestic violence shelters, food programs, and refugee assistance.
  • nonprofits serving those in need Partner — Partner in organizing volunteer events and social action programs
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Experiential Interfaith Engagement to Challenge Biases
    methodology: experiential-education
    By using immersive, experience-based activities such as shared holiday celebrations and dialogue, we foster interfaith understanding and reduce prejudice because direct, joyful participation disrupts stereotypes and builds authentic empathy.
  • Interfaith Solidarity through Shared Values and Joint Action
    methodology: interfaith-solidarity
    By building relationships between Muslim and Jewish communities grounded in shared values and collective action, we counter hate and drive social change because mutual recognition and trust create a foundation for sustained solidarity.
  • Relational Organizing for Cultural Change
    methodology: relational_organizing
    By fostering deep, sustained interpersonal relationships across religious and cultural lines through intimate settings like community-hosted meals and ongoing fellowships, we redefine community and shift social norms because personal connections transform abstract diversity into lived experience, making inclusion a shared value.