Faith In Brooklyn for July 23
Heights Congregations Share Iftars, Offer Insights on Judaism and Islam
This week, Jewish and Muslim communities provided a balm here in Brooklyn for the violence and warfare unfolding in the Holy Land.
The Masjid Dawood (Dawood Mosque) and the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue welcomed each other’s congregants, as well as other local Jews and Muslims, to their respect Iftars. An Iftar is the traditional evening meal that breaks each day’s fast during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Dawood Mosque hosted its Iftar on Monday, July 14; the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue reciprocated on Thursday, July 17.
Both Iftars began with hospitality, offering succulent dates and water for Muslims who had been fasting from food, water and pleasurable activities since sunrise. Then members of the Muslim community took part in the prayers.