Maimonides Foundation
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The Maimonides Foundation is a UK-based organization focused on ordinary Jewish-Muslim
communication. It is committed to fostering relationships among believers of the Abrahamic faith. Established in 1995, the foundation has created links between the two peoples through "cultural, academic, sporting and educational programmes". The chairman, Professor Nasser David Khalili
, believes that "art...is one of the major means of bringing people...together".
. The students were given a talk on the similarities between the history and the culture of the Jewish and Muslim people. The message of the talk was "harmonious co-existence and good citizenship in the United Kingdom".
supported this cause by providing training and grounds for the children at Highbury, London. Parents also had the chance to interact, and they understood that teambuilding is more important than individualism. The programme was made an example in the Respect programme introduced by the Prince of Wales
and the Chief Rabbi
.
s have delivered speeches to "stress the importance of dialogue between faiths".
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
communication. It is committed to fostering relationships among believers of the Abrahamic faith. Established in 1995, the foundation has created links between the two peoples through "cultural, academic, sporting and educational programmes". The chairman, Professor Nasser David Khalili
Nasser David Khalili
Nasser David Khalili, KCSS, KCFO is a British-Iranian property developer, art collector and philanthropist based in London. He holds [United Kingdom] citizenship....
, believes that "art...is one of the major means of bringing people...together".
History
The foundation is named after Moses Maimonides, a Jewish philosopher, theologian and leader of the Jewish faith in the 12th century. Maimonides represents the common heritage among all Jews and Muslims.Schools programme
The Schools Programme brings Jewish and Muslim people together at a younger level. The programme was introduced in 2003, when some sixth formers paid a visit from Immanuel College to Brondesbury CollegeBrondesbury College
Brondesbury College for Boys is a secondary faith school for boys located in Brent, London, England. Opened by Dr Yusuf Islam in 1997 the school has come under much change since then...
. The students were given a talk on the similarities between the history and the culture of the Jewish and Muslim people. The message of the talk was "harmonious co-existence and good citizenship in the United Kingdom".
Football programme
The Football Programme began in 1990, with Jewish and Muslim children playing football on Sunday mornings for three weeks. The Arsenal football clubArsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
supported this cause by providing training and grounds for the children at Highbury, London. Parents also had the chance to interact, and they understood that teambuilding is more important than individualism. The programme was made an example in the Respect programme introduced by the Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales is a title traditionally granted to the heir apparent to the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the 15 other independent Commonwealth realms...
and the Chief Rabbi
Chief Rabbi
Chief Rabbi is a title given in several countries to the recognized religious leader of that country's Jewish community, or to a rabbinic leader appointed by the local secular authorities...
.
International visits
The Foundation has sent many representatives in the past to many countries, which they believe could enhance understanding and relationships between Jews and Muslims.Academic programmes
The programmes include theology seminars, academic lectures, and a Jewish-Muslim lecture series. It has examined medical ethics with Jewish and Muslim students in students forums. Scholars and MPMember of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
s have delivered speeches to "stress the importance of dialogue between faiths".