ISAK Outreach Newsletter - March 4, 2025
Islamic Society of Akron and Kent Community Outreach News
EFFORTS & INITIATIVES
Having Faith in Resistance
A Halaqa on Islamic Resistance
Date: Thursday, March 6th, 9:45 PM, After Taraweh
Location: ISAK Community Center, 152 E. Steels Corners Rd Cuyahoga Falls OH 44224
Imam Zobair will discuss the importance of steadfastness and organizing for justice in our pursuit of liberation while grounding us in faith. Light refreshments will be provided.
Northeast Ohio MSA Iftar: Campus as Our Cause
Tawakkul, Sabr, and Victory
Date: Friday, March 7th, 5 PM
Location: ISAK Community Center, 152 E. Steels Corners Rd Cuyahoga Falls OH 44224
ISAK is partnering with Kent State, University of Akron, Youngstown State, and NEOMED MSAs to welcome all Muslim Students this Friday night! Meet fellow Muslim students from your school and others, partake in an insightful and relevant lesson from ISAK Imam Zobair Ahmed, and enjoy a delicious meal at the masjid. Be sure to bring your friends to this special event!
IRHA Bill is Back
CAIR-Ohio led efforts to oppose the IHRA bills passage last December and is continuing the fight to defeat it again.
Ohios SB 87 poses a serious threat to our First Amendment rights by adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which conflates valid criticism with genuine antisemitism. This legislation could restrict advocacy efforts, discourage open dialogue, and threaten academic freedom.
Contact your senators today: https://rb.gy/z0htti
CONVERT CONNECTION
INTERFAITH EFFORTS
Interweaving Sacred Prayers Collaborative
Community Weaving Project
Dates:
Wednesday, April 2, 6-8 PM
Saturday, April 26, 2-4 PM
Thursday, April 8, 6-8 PM
Location: Summit Artspace, 140 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interweaving-sacred-prayers-collaborative-tickets-1146440858469?aff=oddtdtcreator
Contact Person: [email protected]
AAIC Hunger Walk
Dates: Sunday, May 4th, 2 PM
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Rd, Fairlawn, OH 44333
Donation Link: https://secure.fundhero.com/aaic/hungerwalk
NEW MEDIA CONTENT
One on One Time with Allah SWT - Click to watch!
Follow ISAK on social media so you can stay in touch with the latest updates:
ISAK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ISAKOhio/
ISAK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isak_community_center/
ISAK YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5C318Qnz7VYK5iZnn-HDsw
Saffron Kingdom Trailer
Based on true events, Saffron Kingdom is a Kashmiri American film that explores the crisis in Kashmir, following the journey of a family from Srinagar in the 1990s to Atlanta in 2019.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING
Hope & Healing: Voices of Gazas Children
Northeast Ohio Community Ramadan Iftar
Date: Saturday, March 8th, 5 PM
Location: La Villa Conference & Banquet Center, 11500 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44130
Cost:
Table for 10: $550
Adult: $50
Student: $30
Children 12 and Under: $20
Registration Link: https://healpalestine.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/healpalestine/eventRegistration.jsp?event=44&
PCRF Annual Ramadan Iftar
Date: Sunday, March 23rd, 6 PM
Location: La Villa Conference & Banquet Center, 11500 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44130
Tickets:
Adult - $50
Children (10 and under) - $20
Table of 10: $500
Registration Link: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/pcrf1/eventRegistration.jsp?event=2330&
Palestine Culture Night
SJP Akron
Date: Friday, April 11th, 6-10 PM
Location: Akron Public Library, 60 S High St, Akron, OH 44326
Join Team Palestine for the Cleveland Marathon
PCRF Cleveland
Date: Saturday, May 17th - Sunday, May 18th
Promo Code: PCRF20 for 20% off
Registration Link: https://raceroster.com/registration/164ceecf-29de-4ef5-af9a-10e930872290/entry?team=729058&teamEntryToken=RN7BW3FF4C
COMMUNITY MISSIONS
Tell Cuyahoga County Council - No More Money for Genocide!
Sign the Petition: bit.ly/cccbreakthebonds
Cuyahoga County is one of the largest investors in Israel Bonds in the United States, with a $16 million portfolio. This investment stands out as it is the only instance where local tax dollars are directly allocated to a foreign government. These funds could otherwise be utilized for significant local improvements, such as health, education, housing, food security, and environmental initiatives in Greater Cleveland. If you live in Cuyahoga County, sign this petition!
Support CAIR-Ohio in Defending American Muslims
Donate to CAIR-Ohio to assist in hiring a full-time attorney staff:https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/donate-to-help-us-defend-american-muslim-civil-liberties
CAIR-Ohio Seeking to Hire a Staff Attorney
The Cleveland Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) is seeking a full-time or part-time Staff Attorney. Visit https://www.cair.com/careers/ohio/staff-attorney-cleveland-office/ for more information.
Aiming Higher Scholarship for Refugees
Scholarship Information: https://www.asiaohio.org/get-involved/scholarship-opportunities/
Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Application: bit.ly/AimingHigher25
Contact Person: Kelly Lee, [email protected]
AMENA Heritage Youth Research Study
Interest Form: https://bit.ly/3Rv2qY4
Participation Reward: $20 gift card
Contact Information:
Dr. Shereen Naser: [email protected]
Care Lab: [email protected]
Eligibility:
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Students of Arab, Middle Eastern, or North African heritage.
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Attending public high school in Northeast Ohio.
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Students under 18 will need parental consent to participate.
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