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SUMMARY:Humanitarian Medical Mission: Healthcare Stories from Gaza with Local Physician
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mustafa Bseikri and Dr. Greg Shay share stories from their recent medical mission in Palestine\, exploring the lived realities of those enduring unimaginable hardship. The program is called “Healing Under Fire: A Medical Mission to Gaza.” \nThrough personal experiences\, photos\, and videos\, we will center the voices of our brothers and sisters in Gaza\, and examine the state of health\, education\, and shelter during their three weeks on the ground.  \nFriday\, April 24\, 2026 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Please join us in-person and or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nWe will have dinner boxes for sale from IniBurger Pleasanton starting at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for dinner. \nWe will have a table by Baladna: Palestine Imports\, who will be selling Palestinian goods; 20% of all proceeds will be donated to Heroic Hearts\, which supports the people of Gaza by providing critical relief and restoring hope\, dignity\, and care in the midst of crisis. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout Dr. Mustafa Bseikri \n\n\nMustafa Bseikri is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Physician who was on a medical mission with the non-profit Heroic Hearts this past January. He worked at hospitals in Khan Younis and Gaza City\, caring for children and collaborating with local pediatricians. He lives with his family in the Tri-Valley.\n\n\n\nAbout Dr. Greg Shay\n\nGreg Shay is a retired Pediatric Pulmonologist who has served on over 30 medical missions throughout the world\, including Syria\, Bangladesh\, and three separate trips to Gaza. While in Gaza\, he helped establish cystic fibrosis care and trained pediatric pulmonologists. He lives in the East Bay.
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CATEGORIES:Family Events,Interfaith & Community Outreach
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SUMMARY:Overdose Response Training Workshop | Yumna Battisha (Clinton Global Initiative (CGI))
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a life-saving training on opioid overdose awareness and response\, grounded in the Qur’anic reminder: “And whoever saves one [life]\, it is as if he had saved mankind entirely” (5:32). Overdoses often occur in public or shared spaces and are frequently witnessed by others\, making timely intervention critical. \nThis session will equip participants with the knowledge to prevent\, recognize\, and respond to an opioid overdose\, while also addressing the stigma surrounding addiction. Participants will gain the confidence to safely administer naloxone in an emergency and take meaningful action in critical moments. \nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026 | 11:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Free session; please RSVP at mcceastbay.org/overdose \nSponsored by The Clinton Foundation & MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout the Facilitator\, Yumna Battisha \nYumna Battisha is a UCLA graduate with a degree in Psychology\, currently working in overdose prevention and harm reduction. She serves as the Director of Public Relations at T.A.C.O. Inc. (Team Awareness Combatting Overdose)\, where she focuses on community outreach\, education\, and expanding access to life-saving resources such as naloxone and fentanyl test strips. She is also a fellow with The Clinton Foundation\, where she explores faith-based approaches to addressing substance use and the overdose crisis. Her work is centered on making harm reduction more accessible\, culturally relevant\, and stigma-free\, with a strong commitment to equipping communities with the knowledge and tools to save lives. \nWhy This Is Important\nThe U.S. overdose crisis is among the most pressing and indiscriminate health challenges of our time. More than 100\,000 Americans died from drug overdose during the 12-month period ending in April 2021\, up almost 30 percent from the same period a year earlier. One life lost due to overdose is one too many\, and more must be done to save lives. \nFaith leaders are a trusted source of support and information\, and can influence attitudes and practices at the individual\, household\, and community levels. Faith leaders can use their unique and powerful platform to shatter the stigma that all too often keeps addiction in the shadows and blocks access to supportive resources. When faith leaders know how to respond\, they become a vital part of the solution to ending addiction and the overdose crisis. \nWHAT IS THE EMPOWERING FAITH LEADERS PROGRAM?\nThe Clinton Foundation collaborates with state and local partners\, including Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities\, Savannah’s Interfaith Addiction and Recovery Coalition\, and the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse\, to train faith leaders to address addiction and the overdose crisis using evidence-informed\, compassionate approaches. The program is free of cost. \nFaith leaders who participate: \n\nBuild knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to address addiction and the overdose crisis.\nLearn about local prevention\, treatment\, and recovery\, and harm reduction resources.\nReceive $2\,000.00 in funding and technical support to plan and implement community-based engagement projects to raise awareness\, share resources\, and reduce stigma.\nExplore how different faith traditions view substance use\, addiction\, and recovery\, and build bridges across communities.\nJoin a state-wide and national network of faith leaders working to address the issues.\n\nCURRICULUM OVERVIEW \n\nMODULE 1: Overview of the Overdose Epidemic and Community-Based Needs Assessment\nMODULE 2: Introduction to Community-Based Engagement Projects and Program Evaluation\nMODULE 3: Science of Addiction and The Role of Faith Leaders\nMODULE 4: Interfaith Dialogue and Collaboration\nMODULE 5: Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training\nMODULE 6: Addressing Stigma from the Pulpit and Beyond\nMODULE 7: Community-Based Engagement Project Planning\nMODULE 8: Evidence-Based Treatment for Substance Use Disorders\nMODULE 9: Recovery from Substance Use Disorders\nMODULE 10: Community-Based Engagement Project Outcomes and Sustainability Plans
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/overdose-response-training-workshop-yumna-battisha-with-clinton-global-initiative-cgi/
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SUMMARY:Muslim Reflection at 26' National Day of Prayer | Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi
DESCRIPTION:Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi represents the Muslim Community Center at the 2026 National Day of Prayer. He is joined by East Bay faith leaders who prayed for our nation\, our leaders\, and peace and prosperity. This is the sixth year Sidi Feraidoon has represented the Tri-Valley Muslim community. Free halal dinner precedes the program. \n\n\n\nThursday\, May 7\, 2026 | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Alameda County Fairgrounds Amphitheater\, 4501 Pleasanton Ave. | Free\, RSVP requested at mcceastbay.org/prayer-day \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n5 p.m. – Reception & dinner (free halal sandwiches from IKE’s; please note ‘halal’ when RSVPing)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6 p.m. – The program begins\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you\, Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert (District 1) and the D1 Interfaith Advisory Council\, for organizing the event and inviting the Muslim community. This year\, we are celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary. \n\n\n\nThe National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May\, designated by the United States Congress. On this day\, people are asked: “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” \n\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feridoon: http://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n– More interfaith events: http://mcceastbay.org/interfaith\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5AN1GK6Nwk&list=PL9uyRQTMUugmu11OK5GTRpc7FYeJNxTmV&index=32&t=22s\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XhPAM714MU&list=PL9uyRQTMUugmu11OK5GTRpc7FYeJNxTmV&index=47&t=3s\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHmvrSlvb3U&list=PL9uyRQTMUugmu11OK5GTRpc7FYeJNxTmV&index=64&t=1s\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjzaZD3wCD4&list=PL9uyRQTMUugmu11OK5GTRpc7FYeJNxTmV&index=30
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Connect of the Tri-Valley | Ust. Feraidoon Mojadedi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging evening of dialogue and reflection as we explore a profound and timeless question: What does your religion teach about the presence of evil in the world? This interfaith gathering brings together diverse perspectives to foster understanding\, thoughtful conversation\, and community connection. \nThe event will feature speakers Gina Badura from the Livermore Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi from the Muslim Community Center East Bay\, who will share insights from their respective traditions. Following the discussion\, attendees are invited to join optional breakout groups for more personal\, interactive conversations. \nCome with your questions\, curiosity\, and an open mind as we learn from one another in a respectful and welcoming environment. \nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026 | 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, 950 Mocho Ave.\, Livermore \nQuestions? interfaith.interconnect@gmail.com events@mcceastbay.org \nUstadh Feraidoon Mojadedi is one of the most well-known and respected community leaders\, lecturers\, and entrepreneurs in the Bay Area\, California. He was born in Herat\, Afghanistan\, and immigrated with his family to America during the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1985. After graduating from American High School and Chabot College\, he attended San Francisco State University\, where he majored in history. He grew up in a household with a deep love and reverence for poetry. At the age of five\, he began to memorize poems by Rumi and other great poets. His love of poetry continued to grow and eventually developed into a passion and calling that would allow him to teach regular classes on Rumi throughout California\, the U.S.\, the U.K.\, Canada\, Australia\, Malaysia\, Germany\, and even as far as Konya\, Turkey\, where Mawlana Rumi is laid to rest. The nuances of the Farsi language\, in which he is fluent\, allow him to bring Rumi’s poetry to life and help listeners recognize Rumi’s essential message of peace\, love\, coexistence\, and connection with the Divine. He is the author and performer of the “Layla & Majnun” play produced by Performing Lines in Perth\, Australia. Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi spends his free time reading\, studying\, and lecturing on a wide range of topics\, including Rumi\, Farsi poetry\, spirituality\, and self-development. He currently lives with his wife and two children in Dublin\, California. \n               Interfaith Interconnect monthly “Chats.” \n   Tri-Valley Interfaith Interconnect meets on the second Wednesday of every month at a different Worship Community location in Livermore and Pleasanton. \nThe meetings begin and end promptly at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.\, respectively\, so that you can make other commitments that evening if needed. The doors open at 4:30 pm and remain open until 8:30 pm for a social period and to continue discussions if desired (as often happens). \nTypically\, two speakers from different faiths will speak for 10-15 minutes each about a particular subject\, followed by Q&A for each speaker.  We then break into groups of three to discuss a suggested question on spiritual or cultural values.  The Chat ends promptly at 8:15 pm so people can leave\, but small groups often extend their discussions or join others for discussion or socializing. \nThe subject of the Chat discussions will typically continue for 1-4 meetings as the various faith groups within Interfaith Interconnect address the topic.  Past topics have been: \n\nWhat does your faith teach about the acceptance of other religions? Has this changed over time?\nChoose a particular holy day or celebration that your faith observes. What is its significance? How do you celebrate it?\nWhat myths or misconceptions would you like to dispel about your religion or religious practice?\nHow is meditation practiced in your faith?\nWhat is your faith’s creation story? How did the work come to be?\nWhat is your faith’s perspective on the afterlife?\nHow does your congregation help to bridge the different political or social justice views within it?\nWho in your religion would you consider to be a holy person or one held in high esteem?\nWhen have you felt like an outsider? When you were an outsider\, how did someone welcome you?\nWhat are the courtship and wedding traditions of your faith?\nWhat are the practices and rituals honoring someone who has passed away in your faith?\nWhat should people of other faiths/cultures know so as not to offend people of your faith?\nWhat does your faith teach about forgiveness?\nHow does your tradition describe God?\nHolidays of various faiths: share a favorite tradition or memory.\nHow does your faith pray?\nHow did/have the events of September 11\, 2001\, affected you? (on the anniversary)\nHow does your faith welcome new members?\nHow is meditation practiced in your faith?\nHow does the architecture of your place of worship reflect your faith’s teachings?\nWhat are the first rights of passage in your faith?\nWhat myths would you like to dispel about your religion or religious practice?\nWhat Interfaith and Intercultural friendships have enriched your life?\nWhat behavior would get you thrown out of your religion? How has this changed over the years?\nWhat is your religion’s path to leadership: requirements\, process for choosing\, etc.?\nEngaging our Youth – challenges and success. What does a successful program look like?\nWhat is the role of women in your faith tradition? How has it evolved over time?\n\nTo get current information about the meeting location and subject\, please contact us or ask to sign up for our (no spam) mailings at our email:\nInterfaith.interconnect@gmail.com.\nWe are also on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/InterfaithInterconnect/timeline
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