Noor Cultural Centre: Book Launch - Thurs. March 27; Other March/April Programs

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In this E-Mail Book Launch | Introduction to Non-Violence; Thurs. March 27 York-Noor Lecture | A Year After the Rana Plaza Disaster; Thurs. April 3 The Extraterrestrial Life Debate; Sun. April 6 Series | The Animals Among Us; Begins Sun April 27 The Sultans of Science Exhibition at The Ontario Science Centre Prom Wear Clothing Drive For upcoming events: or visit www.noorculturalcentre.ca Support Us Donate  'Like' us on Facebook   Thursday March 27; 6-8 pm Book Launch | Introduction to Non-Violence by Ramin Jahanbegloo Noor Cultural Centre and York University are delighted to present the launch of Introduction to Non-Violence  by Professor Ramin Jahanbegloo, Noor Chair in Islamic Studies at York University  Introduction to Non-Violence (Palgrave MacMillan, 2014) explores non-violence from its roots in diverse religious and philosophical traditions, to its role in achieving social and political change today. With remarks by Dr Ramin Jahanbegloo     Author, Introduction to Non-Violence Samira Kanji President, Noor Cultural Centre Jill Carr-Harris Canadian Non-Violence Activist  Irakli Zurab Kakabadze Georgian Peace and Human Rights Activist Program includes refreshments and book signing. Date: Thursday March 27 Time: 6 pm Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre Admission: No charge   Thursday April 3; 6-8 pm York-Noor Lecture | A Year After the Rana Plaza Disaster in Bangladesh: What Does It Mean for Us? By Prof. Ananya Mukherjee-Reed   April 24, 2014 will mark one year since the occurrence of the deadliest disaster in the history of the garment industry. With 1132 Bangladeshi workers dead and 2500 seriously injured, it provoked a pervasive global debate. One year on, where does this debate stand? What impact has it had? Have alternatives emerged? Ananya Mukherjee-Reed (PhD) is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at York University.  She is the author of numerous works, including the book Human Development and Social Power: Perspectives from South Asia (Taylor & Francis, 2008) Date: Thursday April 3 Time: 6 pm Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre  Admission: No charge Sunday April 6; 3-5 pm Lecture | The Extraterrestrial Life Debate from Religious Perspectives    By Dr Parandis Tajbakhsh Modern science provides us with an unprecedented opportunity to examine the prospects of life beyond Earth. One aspect of the "extraterrestrial life debate" is on the possibility of God having created other inhabited worlds, and our position with respect to such beings. This talk will give a brief historical overview of the debate - including the beliefs of some of the founders of modern physics and astronomy, such as Galileo, Kepler, Newton, and Herschel and their efforts to find life beyond Earth - and will discuss some of the potential religious implications of any extraterrestrial life discovery from an Islamic perspective.   Parandis Tajbakhsh has an MA in Science and Technology Studies from York University, and a PhD in Astrophysics from University of Toronto.  Her research interests are: Mathematical Aspects of General Relativity; Extrasolar Planets; Astrobiology; Interaction between Science and Religion; History and Philosophy of Science.   Date: Sunday April 6 Time: 3 pm Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre Admission: $5  Five Sundays April-June; 3-5 pm Series | The Animals Among Us: Rethinking the Relationship Between Human and Non-Human Animals     "There is not an animal that lives on the earth, nor a being that flies on its wings, but they form communities like you. Nothing have we omitted from the Book, and they all shall be gathered to their Lord in the end." - Qur'an, 6:38 Session 1 | Sunday April 27  Animals as Separate from Humans: Scientific and Religious Perspectives  Lecture: Dr Sarra Tlili (University of Florida) Session 2 | Sunday May 4  Animals in our Ecosystems  Lecture: Dr Reg Noble (Ryerson University) Session 3 | Sunday May 25  Human Uses of Animals: Food, Fashion, and Entertainment  Film Screening & Discussion: The Ghosts in Our Machine Session 4 | Sunday June 8  Animals in Zoos: The Great Debate  Film Screening & Discussion: Zoo Revolution Session 5 | Sunday June 22  Animals as Legal Persons? Animals in the Law  Lecture: Lesli Bisgould (University of Toronto Faculty of Law) Dates: Sundays April 27, May 4, May 25, June 8, and June 22  Time: 3 pm  Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre  Admission: $5 The Sultans of Science Exhibition at the Ontario Science Centre Noor is an official community partner of the Ontario Science Centre for its Sultans of Science exhibition, which celebrates "important scientific and technological advancements and discoveries made by scholars during the Golden Age of the Islamic world"   Click here to learn more about the Sultans of Science exhibition, featured from March 7 - June 7. Prom Wear Clothing Drive Noor Cultural Centre is collecting gently-used clothing for community agency New Circles.   New Circles serves residents in Toronto's Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park, and Victoria Village neighbourhoods.   Their call:     We are now seeking donations for our Annual Prom Boutique. The program ensures that the financial costs of prom do not inhibit students from attending a milestone event. In 2013, we were able to help nearly 500 youth.   Specifically requested are the following items:  · Gently-used formal wear for young women and men (a tailor is available to customize the clothing)  · Gently-used accessories such as: purses, shoes (flats, heels and dress shoes for men), ties, dress shirts, belts, jewelry, shawls, scarves, shrugs, formal jacket/blazers, tights, leggings  · New toiletries for boys  · New makeup for girls   Please note that given the cultural and religious diversity in the clientele, there is also a need for more modest clothing items.   Donations may be dropped off at Noor Cultural Centre March 28 - April 11.  Please contact: admin@noorculturalcentre.ca or (416) 444-7148 ext. 222 to inquire about access times.

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Noor Cultural Centre: International Women's Day Celebration - Fri. March 7, 7 pm #Canada #Toronto

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In this E-Mail International Women's Day Documentary & Discussion; Fri. March 7 York-Noor Lecture | Women's Rights & Democracy-Building in Islamic Societies; Thurs. March 13 'Twinning' Film Night; Sat. March 22 Book Launch | 'Introduction to Non-Violence' by Ramin Jahanbegloo; Thurs. March 27 Interfaith Events Sponsored by Noor Sultans of Science Exhibtion; beg. Fri. March 7 For upcoming events: or visit www.noorculturalcentre.ca Support Us Donate  'Like' us on Facebook   Friday March 7; 7-9 pm International Women's Day Documentary & Discussion In honour of International Women's Day (March 8), Noor presents a screening of the documentary Rafea: Solar Mama, followed by a discussion with Professor Ananya Mukherjee-Reed. Rafea: Solar Mama documents the journey of Rafea: a Bedouin woman from one of the poorest desert villages in Jordan, who travels to India to attend a six-month program training illiterate women from around the world to become solar engineers. Directed by Mona Eldaief and Jehane Noujaim. Ananya Mukherjee-Reed (PhD) is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at York University.  She is the author of numerous works, including the book Human Development and Social Power: Perspectives from South Asia (Taylor & Francis, 2008) Date: Friday March 7 Time: 7 pm Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre  Admission: Free Thursday March 13; 6-8 pm York-Noor Lecture | Women's Rights & Democracy-Building in Islamic Societies By Nayereh Tohidi  Nayereh Tohidi (PhD) is a Professor and former Chair at the Department for Gender and Women's Studies at California State University Northridge (CSUN).  She is the author of numerous articles, and co-edited the books Globalization, Gender and Religion: The Politics of Women's Rights in Catholic and Muslim Contexts (Palgrave MacMillan, 2001), and Women in Muslim Societies: Diversity within Unity (Lynne Rienner Pub, 1998).   Date: Thursday March 13 Time: 6 pm Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre  Admission: Free Saturday March 22; 7:30-10 pm 'Twinning' Film Night | The Band's Visit Presented by 'Twins' Noor Cultural Centre and Temple Emanu-El Our Jewish-Muslim film festival continues with the third in the series. Everyone is welcome. The Band's Visit A band comprised of members of the Egyptian police force head to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts centre, only to find themselves lost in the wrong town. Directed by Elan Kolirin. Date: Saturday March 22 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Temple Emanu-El (120 Old Colony Road, Toronto) Admission: Free Thursday March 27; 6-8 pm Book Launch | 'Introduction to Non-Violence' by Ramin Jahanbegloo  Please join us for the launch of the latest book by Dr. Ramin Jahanbegloo, Noor Chair in Islamic Studies at York University: 'Introduction to Non-Violence' (Palgrave MacMillan, 2014) explores non-violence from its roots in diverse religious and philosophical traditions to its role in bringing social and political change today.   Featuring:  Dr Ramin Jahanbegloo: Author, Introduction to Non-Violence Dr Ramin Jahanbegloo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and the Noor Chair in Islamic Studies at York University.  with Samira Kanji: President, Noor Cultural Centre Jill-Carr Harris: Canadian Non-Violence Activist  Date: Thursday March 27 Time: 6 pm Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre Admission: Free Sunday March 9; 11 am - 3 pm Seeds, Sprouts and Scriptures: The Jewish-Muslim Planting Project Noor is proud to sponsor  Seeds, Sprouts & Scriptures: The Jewish-Muslim Planting Project   Date: Sunday March 9 Time: 11 am - 3 pm Location: University of Toronto Multi-Faith Centre (569 Spadina Avenue, Toronto) Admission: $10 (includes kosher/halal vegetarian meal).  Click here to register Please note: This event is only open to Muslim and Jewish youth (15-30 years) More information March 7 - June 7 The Sultans of Science Exhibition at the Ontario Science Centre Noor is proud to be an official community partner of the Ontario Science Centre for its annual Sultans of Science Exhibition, "celebrat[ing] important scientific and technological advancements and discoveries made by scholars during the Golden Age of the Islamic World." Click here to learn more about the Sultans of Science Exhibition, featured from March 7 to June 7.

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Noor Cultural Centre (in Toronto): Religious Accommodation Lecture - Thurs; Forgiveness Symposium - Sat.

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In this E-Mail Religious Accommodation and its Limits: The Recent Controversy at York University; Thurs. Jan. 30 Symposium | Exploring Forgiveness; Sat. Feb. 1 For upcoming events: or visit www.noorculturalcentre.ca Support Us Donate 'Like' us on Facebook Thursday January 30; 7-9 pm Religious Accommodation and its Limits: The Recent Controversy at York University By Professor Richard Moon Richard Moon (LLB, BCL Oxford University) is a professor of law at University of Windsor. His research focuses on freedom of expression, and freedom of conscience and religion. He is the author of numerous works, including the books Freedom of Conscience and Religion (Irwin Law, 2014) and The Constitutional Protection of Freedom of Expression (University of Toronto Press, 2000) Date: Thursday January 30, 2014 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre Admission: Free Saturday February 1; 6-9 pm Symposium | Exploring Forgiveness This special symposium is offered in collaboration with the Modern Times Stage Company, and inspired by their upcoming production 'Forgiveness: A Theatrical Poem'. The production will run from February 15 - March 1. Tickets can be purchased in advance from here; use the coupon code 'NOOR' for a 15% special discount (available on non-matinee performances from Feb 19). The symposium will feature two panel discussions (moderated by Dr. Ramin Jahanbegloo, Noor Chair in Islamic Studies at York University): 6:00 - 7:00 pm : Forgiveness on Stage Soheil Parsa (Artistic Director, Modern Times Stage Company) and Peter Farbridge (Co-Artistic Director, Modern Times Stage Company) discuss the theme of forgiveness as expressed through art. 7:00 - 9:00 pm : Forgiveness in Religion Forgiveness is an important concept in many religious traditions, and is closely connected to concerns which lie at the heart of these traditions, such as love, peace, non-violence, and justice. Questions explored through the lenses of religious texts and traditions in this symposium may include: What are the benefits of forgiveness, and is forgiveness always good? What is the difference between forgiving and forgetting? Are there prerequisites for forgiveness? Is justice necessary for forgiveness? What are the relationships between Divine forgiveness and human forgiveness, between self-forgiveness and forgiveness of others, between individual forgiveness and communal forgiveness? What are barriers to forgiveness? And what techniques and practices aid in overcoming these barriers? The panel will feature perspectives from: Native Spirituality - Zainab Amadahy (Indigenous sovereignty activist) Hinduism - Pandit Roopnauth Sharma (Spiritual leader of Ram Mandir Temple) Buddhism - Rev. Christina Yanko (Spiritual leader at Toronto Buddhist Church) Judaism - Rabbi Debra Landsberg (Spiritual leader at Temple Emanu-El) Christianity - Prof. Reid Locklin (Associate Professor of Christianity and the Intellectual Tradition at University of Toronto) Islam - Azeezah Kanji (Programming Coordinator at Noor Cultural Centre) Date: Saturday February 1, 2014 Time: 6 pm Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre Admission: Free

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