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MEETING THE MOMENT2024 ANNUAL REPORT

ICJS Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies 956 Dulaney Valley Road Baltimore, Maryland 21204 410 494 7161 / info@icjs.org ICJS.org@icjsbaltimoreOver the past year, we have been confronted with unspeakable tragedy and sorrow, threats to our democracy, and ugly incidents of religious bias and bigotry.Despite these hardships, ICJS programs and events have created moments of genuine human connection marked by patience, humility, curiosity, courage, and—sometimes—even laughter.In the difcult work of doing dialogue and building interreligious communities, there are moments of pain and of anger. But as we keep at it, we nd moments of shared empathy and understanding.This is how we have chosen to meet the moment—together.Photo by Angela Cava.Meeting the MomentRabbi Katja Vehlow shares a lighthearted moment with Matthew D. Taylor, ICJS Protestant Scholar, at the ICJS Emerging Religious Leaders Intensive. and Muslim students found the intensive week to be transformative. 2024 Annual Report

Values Difference, Equity, Dialogue, Learning, CommunityVision ICJS envisions an interreligious society in which dialogue replaces division, friendship overcomes fear, and education eradicates ignorance.Mission To dismantle religious bias and bigotry, ICJS builds learning communities where religious difference becomes a powerful force for good.In recent conversations with ICJS friends and supporters, we have heard two key themes emerge.The rst theme names the challenge we face: “Religion is complicated and unpopular.”Many people nd it difcult to engage in discussions about religion, which often feels like a conversation-stopper in our polarized society. With religion being a contentious topic in many homes and communities, there is a lack of opportunity to practice discussing our religious and ethical differences constructively. Avoiding religion makes our interreligious mission at ICJS challenging, as our work involves navigating these complex and often avoided conversations.Yet, the second insight is profoundly encouraging: “ICJS is not just a nice organization; ICJS is a necessary organization.”In today’s world, more people realize they need to grapple with religious differences and carefully attend to the reality of living in a religiously diverse world. Where can they go to do this? Who do they trust? We have received more calls and inquiries for our expertise, guidance, and support than at any other time in our organization’s history, especially regarding the rise of radical Christian nationalism and increasing antisemitism and Islamophobia fueled by the conict in Israel, Gaza, and the wider region.Both these things are true—ICJS is engaging in daring and difcult interreligious initiatives during a moment where such work seems impossible and unpopular. And at the same time, more people than ever recognize that at this moment in history, ignoring religious diversity is not a viable option.It is in this spirit that ICJS committed to a productive year of creating, hosting, leading, and facilitating educational programming for diverse audiences.Read on to see how ICJS is:▪ Meeting the Moment in our commitment to interreligious dialogue in a time of war and addressing extremist Christian nationalism;▪ Engaging the Community through our Manekin-Clark Lecture, and our Teachers Fellowship and Justice Leaders Fellowship;▪ Offering Interreligious Expertise in our minicourses, our Faculty Seminar, and the books written by our scholars and founding executive director; and▪ Equipping Religious Leaders through our outreach to chaplains, congregational leaders, and the next-generation religious leaders.If Americans want a multireligious democracy where people of all religions and no religion can engage as equals in civic life, we need organizations dedicated to making that vision possible— we need ICJS.Lee Sherman Heather Miller Rubens, Ph.D. President, Executive Director and Board of Trustees Roman Catholic ScholarPhoto by Angela Cava.1

500Chaplains reached through chaplain-focused online events350People enrolled in four minicourses1,545Total participants in an ICJS event or course this year70%increase in minicourse registration over last yearSpiritual Warriors, an ICJS-Produced Short DocumentaryVideo footage from the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot shows Christians singing, blowing shofars, and speaking in tongues amid the chaos. Spiritual Warriors: Decoding Christian Nationalism at the Capitol Riot, an ICJS-produced original documentary based on the research of ICJS Protestant Scholar Matthew D. Taylor, reveals the pivotal role of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) in instigating the riot. The NAR, a charismatic Christian movement, continues to shape American politics. The January 2024 premiere of Spiritual Warriors at the Senator Theatre drew over 400 attendees. Their enthusiastic response and probing questions reected a deep interest in discussing democracy and religious pluralism amid rising polarization.Premiere of the ICJS short Spiritual Warriors: Decoding Christian Nationalism at the Capitol Riot at the Senator Theatre in Baltimore.Filmmaker Michael Ivan Schwartz in front of the Senator Theatre.to the right to watch Spiritual Warriors: Decoding Christian Nationalism at the Capitol Riot on YouTube.Photos by Bill Hahn.Meeting the MomentIMPACT BY THE NUMBERS2

68Participants in one of five fellowships or residential intensives – ICJS’ most demanding programs that ask people to spend 30+ hours learning with ICJS10,000+YouTube Views of I and Thou: Martin Buber’s Philosophy of Dialogue featuring ICJS Jewish Scholar Ben Sax5,700Estimated number of secondary students taught this year by an ICJS Teacher Fellow or Fellowship alum500+Participants in dialogue workshops or facilitated dialogues on the Israel-Hamas warDespite Violence in the Middle East, Educators Find Dialogue is PossibleAfter the Oct. 7th attack on Israel and the war in Gaza began, school administrators, organizational leaders, and concerned community members have reached out to ICJS for help navigating interreligious conversations in their school, workplace, or community.Friends School of Baltimore turned to ICJS for guidance on fostering dialogue among their faculty and staff. Travis Henschen, Friends’ dean of students, praised ICJS’ collaborative approach, noting it aligned with the school’s values and helped build trust while addressing sensitive issues.Rasha El-Haggan, the assistant head for academics, said parents were concerned about how to support students, but she realized that she needed to support faculty rst so they could then support students. “Faculty were incredibly confused on how to navigate this,” she said. She found the ICJS workshop on dialogue versus debate particularly benecial—a concept she shared with the Friends School board.“I told them that I’ve learned to dene dialogue as two people having irreconcilable differences, but hearing each other. Me being able to repeat that person’s point back to them, and them saying, ‘Yes, that’s what I said,’” she said. “And when I said that, people were actually moved.”Travis Henschen and Rasha El Haggan reached out to ICJS to help Friends School of Baltimore faculty and staff Israel and Gaza.Photo courtesy of Friends School of Baltimore.IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS3

Manekin-Clark Lecture Focuses on Howard Thurman Thurman’s theological legacy through a minicourse, lecture by theologian Walter Fluker.Dr. Fluker used Thurman’s ideas to argue for reimagining democratic spaces for true freedom. He emphasized that spiritual life practices are crucial for societal transformation, calling for a revival and reassessment of religious traditions. Echoing Harriet Tubman’s legacy, Dr. Fluker stressed that progress involves not just leaving the past behind but returning to guide others. He proposed a threefold approach: congregating (unifying), conjuring (retooling traditions), and conspiring (collaborating), urging us to embrace transitions at “crossings” to shape a hopeful future.Justice Leaders Fellowship: A Creative ApproachChrista Gilliam, a social work educator, said her experience in the 2023-2024 ICJS Justice Leaders Fellowship led her to a profound appreciation of the importance of self-care for those working to improve our communities. The Justice Leaders Fellowship is a 10-month program that draws on the rich resources of diverse religious traditions to inspire a more just Baltimore and to discover how religious pluralism is key to a democratic society.“One ‘aha’ moment for me [during the Fellowship] was when I realized just how exhausting social justice work is for faith leaders,” she said. “As a Black woman navigating a world lled with injustices, I have learned to nd solace and rejuvenation in the art of quilting. I use my sewing skills to create quilts that tell the stories of marginalized communities, stitching together scraps of fabric to create something meaningful.”Walter Fluker, delivering the at Northside Baptist Church, issues a call to go beyond personal democratic spaces where freedom members listen to Walter Fluker.questions for Walter Fluker.Photos by Michael Ivan Schwartz.Engaging the CommunityHoward Thurman: Civil Rights IconHoward Thurman (1899–1981) was one of the 20th century’s most inuential religious and intellectual leaders. He is universally acclaimed as the moral anchor to the modern Civil Rights Movement and is the author of the classic theological work, Jesus and the Disinherited. He co-founded the Church of the Fellowship of All People in San Francisco, pioneering the rst interracial, intercultural, interfaith community in the United States.Howard Thurman.4

ICJS at Enoch Pratt Library Community IftarFatimah Fanusie (above left), ICJS Program Director for Justice Leaders, spoke at a community iftar at the Enoch Pratt Central Library in March 2024. She was joined by her sister, Faridah Abdul-Tawwab Brown (above center), in sharing memories of their family’s traditions in observing Ramadan. Saima Sitwat, author of American Muslim: An Immigrant’s Journey, was also on the panel.Photo by Bill Hahn.Teachers Fellowship: Dialogue Changes PerspectivesPatrick Daniels, director of speech and debate at Baltimore City College, has annually assigned the essay “This I Believe,” previously advising students to avoid religious topics to prevent xed viewpoints because “I knew that those topics lock the kids in and there is no longer understanding taking place.” His experience in the ICJS Teachers Fellowship changed his perspective. Now, “rather than advising them to shy away from religion in their personal narratives, I offer it as an opportunity.”Patrick was one of 14 secondary teachers who participated in the 2023–2024 Fellowship, which equips teachers with skills to foster interreligious literacy in their classrooms.The Fellowship began shortly after October 7, 2023. Patrick initially felt hesitant about attending an ICJS dialogue session on the Israel-Hamas war, fearing it would lead to debate without understanding. But the experience of dialogue changed his view. “There was no hatred spilled towards each other,” he said. “There were deep divisions, but there was respect and most of all listening. This I Believe: pluralism through dialogue offers hope for the future.”Patrick Daniels engages another teacher fellow during a monthly meeting.Scan the QR codes above to read essays by Photo by Angela Cava.Photo courtesy of Christa Gilliam.Christa Gilliam says that “quilting and sewing has been a form of resistance, a way to reclaim my own agency in a world that often seeks to diminish it.”5

Minicourses: Still Available On DemandICJS Minicourses form the backbone of our program year. Our scholars offer their expertise and continuing research to take a deep dive into interreligious topics from Islamic, Christian, and Jewish perspectives. All of our courses are available in the On Demand Programs section of our website and are great offerings for use in adult education settings.Our offerings this year included:  with Benjamin Sax; Matthew D. Taylor; and Muslim Perspectives on Death and Dying with Zeyneb Sayilgan.Here are some comments from participants in our courses.Offering Interreligious ExpertiseIn the Muslim Perspectives on Death and Dying minicourse, ICJS Muslim Scholar Zeyneb Sayilgan daughter, Meryem, sharing how her faith gives her strength and hope.ICJS Jewish Scholar Ben Sax traced the history of the word and phenomenon of antisemitism, as well as the meaning and “[I’ve learned that] Christian nationalism has a new form … that threatens the very principles on which our democracy— as imperfect as it has always been— was established. I am really very troubled by this and what it augurs for our country’s diversity, mutual respect, and principles of government, and agree that this is a time to be part of the active counter-force needed.”Participant in Christian Nationalism (Un)dened“I have a greater understanding of the complexity of dening antisemitism. Even those who are personally, viscerally affected do not agree on what constitutes antisemitism. I understand better why people hesitate to express themselves on this subject for fear of being misunderstood.”Participant in Antisemitism (Un)dened“I am a hospital chaplain, and this has already helped me provide better care to our Muslim patients and to ALL patients with a renewed perspective on death and illness.”Participant in Muslim Perspectives on Death and DyingPhoto by Angela Cava.Photo by Chris Hartlove.6

ICJS Authors Advance Interreligious ScholarshipICJS scholars are highly respected in their areas of research and scholarship. This is reected in the publication of four books either written by or containing key contributions by current ICJS scholars. They were joined by Christopher Leighton, ICJS’ retired founding executive director, whose memoir (A Sacred Argument: Dispatches from the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Encounter) recounts his friendship and collaboration with the late Rabbi Joel Zaiman, a driving force in the creation and work of ICJS.The current ICJS scholars’ books include:Winged Words: Benjamin, Rosenzweig, and the Life of Quotation, by Benjamin Sax.Scripture People: Sala Muslims in Evangelical Christians’ America, by Matthew D. Taylor.Pluralizing Dialogue: Insights, Actions, and Implications in Eva Fleischner’s “Judaism in German Christian Theology Since 1945,” chapters by Heather Miller Rubens and Benjamin Sax.With the Best of Intentions: Interreligious Missteps and Mistakes, chapter by Heather Miller Rubens.Faculty Seminar: Global Perspectives on Religious NationalismChristian nationalism, which seeks a privileged social and political status for Christians, is gaining attention, especially in the U.S. The ICJS Faculty Seminar aimed to broaden this focus by examining global religious nationalisms. Led by ICJS’ Matthew D. Taylor and Susan Hayward of Harvard Divinity School, the seminar explored how religious nationalism, across various faiths and countries, impacts democracy and pluralism. Participants valued the diversity and depth of the discussion, noting the potential for interreligious coalitions and shared strategies to address these challenges. The seminar highlighted common threads in nationalism and offered optimism for collaborative efforts to counteract these ideologies. to enhance discussions on democracy within the U.S. context.Photo by Angela Cava.Photo by Chris Hartlove.Christopher Leighton (rightevent. Chris’ new memoir movingly tells the story of how Rabbi Zaiman work of ICJS.7

“[The Congregational Leaders Fellowship (CLF)] was the rst time that I had a relationship with someone who was Jewish, to the point where I felt the pain of the tragedy on October the 7th, I had to make a call and cry with Miranda [a Jewish member of the CLF]. It shifted my whole life. So when we talk about what’s going on in the world, the world is here, right here.” Rev. Kay Albury, 2023 ICJS Congregational Leaders Fellow at 2024 Online Event.Chaplains: ICJS Supports Spiritual CaregiversChaplains often serve in interreligious setting, and ICJS is pleased to support their ministries through robust programming. In addition to monthly lunch and learn events, spirituality groups and book study sessions, ICJS provided Interreligious Capacity-Building grants, made possible by the Bunting Foundation, to organizations looking to expand their ability to offer chaplaincy and spiritual care services to more diverse audiences.Rev. Dr. R. Lorraine Brown of Project SPIRIT Sickle Cell, which serves young adults with the disease, noted her eight staff chaplains struggled with interreligious questions from clients. A capacity-building grant funded the purchase of a small library of six books on world religions for each chaplain.“This grant has had a wonderful impact,” Rev. Brown said. “This grant opened a door for exploration, not only for our chaplains, but for the people we serve.”Congregational Leaders Fellowship: Appreciating Religious DifferencesChristy Fricks considers herself to be a spiritual seeker who values the community and mutual support at her parish, Memorial Episcopal Church in Bolton Hill. When her rector invited her to join the ICJS Congregational Leaders Fellowship (CLF), she eagerly accepted. “I love that ICJS exists,” she said. “I love the concept.”CLF brings together Christian, Jewish, and Muslim congregations for six months of regular meetings to learn about each other’s traditions and how they foster a sense of belonging and ourishing for all.Fricks’ CLF experience broadened her understanding of interreligious dialogue beyond simply nding what we have in common. “We are better served by learning about each other and accepting that we are different,” she said. “And that’s OK.”Equipping Religious LeadersPhoto by Angla Cava.Rev. Dr. R. Lorraine Brown oversees a staff of chaplains serving young adults with sickle cell disease.Photo courtesy of Project SPIRIT Sickle Cell.Christy Fricks makes a presentation about the history of Memorial Episcopal Church.Photo by Angela Cava.8

 The Rev. Lawrence Patterson, Howard University School of Divinity, Christian participant“ This was a safe space for us to talk about confrontational. We could speak our truth.” Tahira Wellman, Boston Islamic Seminary, Muslim participant“ [The dialogue] was one of those moments that was massively tense and uncomfortable,  Reuven McCullough, ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal, Jewish participant The Emerging Religious Leaders Intensive included students from all three Abrahamic religions. Christian participant Theological Seminary dialogues with Muslim participant Kenny Solis of Shenandoah University. ERLI provided many opportunities for formal exchanges and informal chats.All photos by Angela Cava.Emerging Religious Leaders Speak Their TruthInterreligious dialogue is challenging, especially around Israel and Gaza. This spring, ICJS faced the dilemma of whether to proceed with the 2024 Emerging Religious Leaders Intensive (ERLI), a week-long program for Muslim, Jewish, and Christian students held at Pearlstone Retreat Center. Despite concerns about discussing such a sensitive topic during a time of collective grief, ICJS decided to move ahead with the dialogue.In addition to ERLI’s usual mix of teachings, worship services, and discussions, participants engaged in a Facilitated Dialogue using a format developed and used widely by ICJS in the past year. Each participant shared anonymous written responses on Israel and Gaza, which were then read aloud in the group session. This led to a profound exchange of perspectives. Many found the discussions difcult but impactful.Students described the dialogue as tense yet transformative, fostering a deeper understanding of others’ pain and perspectives. The program ultimately provided practical experience in engaging respectfully with differing viewpoints.9

GIFTS RECEIVED FROMJULY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2024Leadership DonorsAnne & George L. Bunting, Jr.The Bunting Family FoundationDavid & Barbara B. Hirschhorn FoundationLilly Endowment (in partnership with Maryland Center for History and Culture)The Joseph and Harvey Meyerhoff Family Charitable FundsOsprey FoundationThe Richman FoundationThe Whiting-Turner Contracting CompanyPatronsMr. & Mrs. Michael J. Batza Jr.Mary Catherine BuntingE. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter FoundationCharles Crane Family Foundation, Inc.Gallagher Evelius & Jones LLPMalik Family Irfan & Erum Malik Ali & Kathleen MalikThe Harvey M. Meyerhoff Fund, Inc.Charles F. & Margaret M. H. Obrecht Family Foundation, Inc.T. Rowe Price FoundationChurch of the Redeemer Covenant FundGoldman SachsSilber Family FoundationAnne StoneBenefactorsEdward & Ellen BernardBloomberg PhilanthropiesSandra GerstungDixon HarveyJune HeintzMary KelleyDr. Heather Miller Rubens & Mr. Brian D. RubensLarry Moscow & Cindy ParadiesMoser Family FoundationArun SubhasOmar & Haneen ZalatimoPartnersDiane Abeloff & Emile BenditLisa & Don AkchinEstelle ApelbergJean BakerRichard BerndtEli Berns-ZieveBeth El Congregation, Rabbi Steven SchwartzPaul & Sarah BodnarThomas Brown & Susan WeingastJulia Nickles Bryan & Charles BryanNancy & Michael BryantLisa & Paul BudlowDavid CallardMeghan CaseyCenter for Islam in the Contemporary WorldChizuk Amuno Congregation, Rabbi Debi WechslerStanley CohenPaul & Linda CorbinEvelyn EarlyAlan & Carol EdelmanThe Eliasberg Family FoundationCheryl & Stewart FinneyLouis & Paula FriedmanFinances With Gratitude to our donorsGrants 8% $ 163,374 Annual Contributions 23% $ 446,475 Expanding Our Legacy Fund 17% $ 328,332 Other 3% $ 54,932Endowment Draw* 49% $ 942,979TOTAL $ 1,936,092Program 68% $ 1,323,795Management & General 18% $ 343,123Fundraising 14% $ 269,174TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1,936,092 Audited Financial Statements will be available after January 1, 2025 go viral? After his popular minicourse, ICJS Jewish Scholar Ben Sax I and Thouhas been used in university classrooms and adult education settings. Use the QR code above to watch the video.Ben On Buber10

Richard FrischMichelle Harrington & Jeffrey DykstraTazeen & Shoaib HashmiEllen Heller & Shale StillerLee HendlerGeorge & Betsy HessJeff & Shelly HettlemanJeannette M. HobbinsKenneth KarpayKristen & Dave KinkopfKolker Saxon Hallock Family Jonathan Kolker Frederica Kolker Saxon Fund Ken & Jo Saxon Fund Fritzi K. & Robert J. HallockJoe LangmeadBaye LarsenEarl & Darielle LinehanJohn & Elizabeth LinehanDonald & Brigitte ManekinRobert Meyerhoff & Rheda BeckerWells & Mary ObrechtAnna-Maria PalmerPaula Rome & Tony HawkinsCarla Rosenthal & Alan SchwartzGary RutledgeBob & Elaine SchaeferJoseph & Lorraine SchapiroQaisar & Naila ShareefLee & Nancy ShermanAl & Jill SommerLaura & David UrbanMelissa Zieve & Peter BernsContributorsAnnette ArgallChrista Fuller BurnsDeborah CallardConstance CaplanGeorge Wirth, CF Foundation Inc.Laura DurkeeBarbara EarlyJuliet Eurich & Louis ThalheimerMike & Pam FlintonArthur Dan GlecklerShelley GoldsekerL. Hall*Sandra HessDan & Gina HirschhornSam & Genya HopkinsAdnan Hyder, M.D., Ph.D.Diane & Warren IsraelJim & Hillary JacobsDelores & Russell KelleyChris & Betsy LeightonMost Rev. Denis J. MaddenKaaryn McCall*Ann McCarthy-Egan & Tom EganJoseph MuthThe Isaac & Leah M. Potts Foundation, Inc.Ernesto Rivera*John & Audrey RogersMerryn RutledgeWinnifred & Barry SullivanEugene & Sonya SuttonDarla TewellTowson Presbyterian ChurchSanford & Beth UngarWillam VossBob & Miriam ZadekFriendsBeverly Abdus-Sabur*Steve & Cary AchuffJoanna AdamsScott AdamsAmy AgapeRobert AlbrightCarol AllenJanice AllenAshley AlleyPatricia AltJane AmbroseBetsy Amey*Appleyard Family FundPhoebe BaconTim & Elizabeth BakerWill BakerBaltimore Hebrew Congregation, Rabbi Andrew BuschVictoria Barnett*Gayle Barney & Jean SavinaMichael BarrettNorman BeckJoyce & Marshall BedineBenedictine Sisters of BaltimoreDottie BennettIrma BensingerRoni & Ronald BerkowitzDon & Norma BerlinCarol BermanEdward BernardLarry BlumLynne BowmanMr. & Mrs. A. Stanley Brager, Jr.David BraitmanRodney & Margaret BrandonPhillip & Debra BrannerRoger BriggsMary BrockJessica & Michael BronfeinRobert & Arlynne BrownEnrique Brown & Irene Jackson-BrownJohn & Denise BuchananGustav & Sheila BuchdahlRabbi Daniel BurgJerri BurkhardtPaul CaiolaSteven & Karen CaplanRosann CatalanoAnnette ChappellDerek CoelhoAlan & Deborah CohenCarol & Russell CookLaura J Corkey*Robert CouchGordon CreamerRuth CromwellBethani Crouch*Barbara CufeSteven Clark Cunningham & Myriam GorospeAnn W. DahlJulie & Douglas DesmaraisEvan DiamondSarah DiehlJames DiLuzio*Aaron R. DunnElizabeth DuVerlieMark & Tootsie EisenbergJacob & Emma ExlerMaggie FaulknerKaren FiremanAllen & Ellen FisherMindie FlamholzSteven & Barbara FrankeAmelia & Matthew FranzJohn FreyRomana FreyCharles Gallagher IIIChristine GallagherEarl & Martha GalleherJan & Mark GatzaJoanne GoldsmithAndrew GordonAdrian GrahamBenjamin GreenwaldJohn & Patricia GregaNancy HagnerLola & Joe HahnGail HambletonMegan HamiltonAlta HaywoodMargot HellerNancy & Bill HendersonGeorge HenschelFloyd HermanMike & Barbara HettlemanShelly HicksDavid & Jan HoffbergerDouglas & Anne Lee HuetherStephanie HullEllen HurwitzDavid Hutzler & Harriet HutzlerArnold IsaacsJudith & Robert JacobsonStephen JohnsonJudy Frye JonesAnn & Samuel KahanGeorge KahlBruce KahnMichael & Dawne KeavenyMaureen Keck*Nancy KelsoJennifer KentArif KhanJack KinstlingerJoan KleinNancy & Philip KranzMary & Bill KrastelJoanne & Edward KrausChristine & Daniel KriegerStanford & Lynne LambergRuth Langer & Jonathan SarnaBrent & Melissa LaythamRobert LissLoyola University Maryland, Ofce of Campus MinistryRufus S Lusk IIIAmy Macht & George GroseRoxanne Maftt-HarveyArthur MagidaKristine & Kurt MakiewiczRichard & Marsha ManekinAkbar MasoodMary Ann MathewsSr. Kathleen McNany OSB*Gillian Babb MillerJudith MillerKevin G. Moreno*Stefan Muirhead*Denotes monthly donor11

Josef & Sharon NathansonChris NelsonKaren NelsonTravers & Judith NelsonRichard NeuworthPaul NewmanMary NickersonEllen O’BrienJeanne O’ConnorThe Open Church of MarylandJeanette & John ParmigianiShirley ParryAnne PerkinsPeter & Lynn PettitPenny PhillipsMimi PiperCarol PristoopJohn PrughAjmel QuereshiJanet RaffettoCharles & Deborah RammelkampRussell RenoLaura & Paul RigerPamela & Marion RiversJohn & Marylynn RobertsDavid & Deborah RoffmanWendy Rosen & Richard WeismanJennie Rothschild & W. LedererLinda & Rick RubensJohn RusinkoFrances RyanWilliam RyanMohammad SaleemDave & Ann SaundersRobert & Susan SchelbleDebbie SchmidtDavid & Sarah ShapiroRonald ShapiroAftab SiddiquiAnna SimmsEleanor Simon & Pat O’NeallSharon SmithSt. Ignatius Jesuit ChurchEdward & Karen StokesJean Suda & Kim GoldenHyweda TajiddinMatthew & Lyndsay TaylorRobert ThomsonTerrie & Jim UlmerWilhelmus Valkenberg & Dorris van GaalGretchen Van Utt Joanna Vogel*Bobby & Christy WaddailAnne WagnerJack & Nancy WarrenMarilyn & David WarshawskyNancy WashingtonFred & Judy WeimertRussell WeiseJoanna WhiteHenrietta WileyFaye WingSandra Gillespie WolkSusan WolmanCarol & Jonathan ZenilmanElaine W. ZieveICJS LEGACY SOCIETYMembers of The ICJS Legacy Society have named ICJS  or estate plan.Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Batza Jr.Haswell M. FranklinElizabeth KirkChris LeightonCharles F. ObrechtMEMORIAL GIFTSThe Kathryn Kelley Hoskins Memorial Fund at ICJS Gallagher Evelius & Jones Sandra Gillespie Wolk Mary KelleyIn Memory ofJohn F. Bacon by Phoebe BaconDonna Biodrowski by Laura Durkee Jean Mannon Greg & Sue NapierCarl Catalano by Rosann CatalanoBernard Manekin & A. James Clark by Steve & Cary AchuffRosalie Douglas by Grace ByerlyGeorge W. Fisher by Gretchen Van UttDonna Lee Frisch by Richard FrischMamie Foy-Walker by Hyweda TajiddinMarilyn Kinstlinger by Jack KinstlingerFrank Osborne Heintz by June HeintzRussell R. Jones by Judy JonesEfrem M. Potts & Dr. Louis L. Kaplan by The Isaac & Leah M. Potts Foundation, Inc.Rabbi Marc Loeb by Beth El Congregation Delores & Russell KelleyRichard C. Miller by Ashley Alley Rodney & Margaret Brandon Steven & Barbara FrankeMichelle Harrington & Jeffrey DykstraLee HendlerMichael & Dawne KeavenyArif KhanLinda & Rick RubensDr. Heather Miller Rubens & Mr. Brian D. RubensThomas & Michele SchelbleRobert & Susan SchelbleRev. Robert Patterson by Appleyard Family Fund Susan WhitbyBen Rosenberg by Douglas & Anne Lee HuetherMeryem Sayilgan by Barbara P. EarlyFr. Mike Schelble by Robert & Susan SchelbleRabbi Joel Zaiman by Nancy HagnerThose who died in Gaza & Israel by Robert AlbrightTRIBUTE GIFTSGifts In Honor OfLinda Charapp by Shelly HicksRabbi Ilyse Kramer by Derek CoelhoChris Leighton by John & Denise Buchanan Sanford & Beth Ungar George WirthCongregational Leaders Fellows 2021-2023 by Christine KriegerIrfan Malik by Lee HendlerPeggy & Charlie Obrecht by Tim & Elizabeth Baker Norman Beck Ann W. Dahl Margot Heller Anne PerkinsRabbi Rachel Safman by David BraitmanDr. Zeyneb Sayilgan by Jean Suda & Kim GoldenDr. Ben Sax by Aaron R. DunnThe Silver Family by Maureen O’BrienDr. Matthew Taylor by Eleanor Simon & Pat O’Neall Ann H. KahanTowson Unitarian Universalist Church by Nancy Caswell*Denotes monthly donor12

BOARD OF TRUSTEESTrusteesLee Sherman, PresidentKristen S. Kinkopf, Vice PresidentArun Subhas, TreasurerMeghan K. Casey, Esq., SecretaryIrfan Malik, Immediate Past PresidentRev. Scott AdamsLisa AkchinNancy BryantLisa BudlowAlan EdelmanRobert J. HallockTazeen Hashmi, M.D.Adnan Hyder, M.D.Rev. Brent Laytham, Ph.D.Most Rev. Denis J. MaddenLarry MoscowImam Tariq Najee-ullahAnna-Maria Gonzalez PalmerAjmel A. QuereshiFarah Shakour-BridgesS. Qaisar ShareefRabbi Debi WechslerOmar Zalatimo, M.D.Lifetime TrusteesGeorge L. Bunting, Jr.George B. Hess, Jr.Charles F. ObrechtRabbi Mitchell WohlbergEmeritus TrusteesJean Harvey BakerPatricia BatzaTaylor BranchThomas M. BrownEllen M. HellerLee HendlerKenneth KarpayJoseph LangmeadArnie RichmanJohn E. RobertsPaula RomeRabbi Steven P. SchwartzSanford UngarSTAFFHeather Miller Rubens, Ph.D., Executive Director and Roman Catholic ScholarJessica Briggs, Development ManagerAngela Cava, Communications AssociateFatimah Fanusie, Ph.D., Program Director for Justice LeadersChristine Gallagher, Program Director for Teachers and SchoolsChristine Krieger, Program Director for CongregationsJohn Rivera, Communications and Marketing DirectorZeyneb Sayilgan, Ph.D., Muslim ScholarBenjamin Sax, Ph.D., Jewish ScholarMatthew D. Taylor, Ph.D., Protestant ScholarLaura Urban, Director of DevelopmentAlisha Wimbush, Th.D., Program Director for Religious LeadersCatey Yost, Operations AssociateMelissa Zieve, Senior Director for Program, Scholarship, and OperationsANNUAL REPORT CREDITSDesign Glenn Dellon, Dellon DesignText John Rivera Angela CavaZoom Programs at a GlanceA centerpiece of ICJS public programming, ICJS online events are held once a month over Zoom. They range from conversations with authors, to panels on issues of current interest and experts analyzing hot topics in the news. This year, ICJS hosted these events:▪ , philosopher, and mystic, a conversation with philosopher Elliot Wolfson.▪  A surprisingly hopeful story of pluralism, featuring ICJS’ Matthew D. Taylor on his rst book.▪ Did the U.S. and Brazil Have Parallel Christian Insurrections?, a panel comparing the January 2023 attack on government buildings in Brazil with the Jan. 6th U.S. Capitol riot.▪ Reparations through an Interreligious Lens, a presentation on a congregational guide to racial reparations.▪ Democracy, Religion, and Ethics in Today’s Israel, a conversation with author and peace activist Mikhael Manekin.▪ Serving Our Immigrant Communities, with Giuliana Valencia-Banks, chief of immigrant affairs for Baltimore County.Trustees and StaffThree Fellows from the ICJS Congregational Leaders Fellowship talk with Christine Krieger, program director, top left, about their  An Interfaith Guide to Reparations.”2024 Annual Report

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