IDC Awards Ceremony
IDC helps to make New Jersey a stronger and more prosperous place by advancing the causes of peace, cross-cultural tolerance, and human dignity. We publicly recognize the outstanding achievements of those recipients who have distinguished themselves in their profession, community and service to humanity and New Jersey community.

       Jesus In The Qur'an
Upcoming Abraham’s Table Dialogue Luncheon will be held at Crosswicks United Methodist Church, Crosswicks, NJ on Thursday May 22nd, 2008. IDC’s executive director Dr. Levent Koc will make a presentation about Jesus in the Qur’an. Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein and Rev. John Wesley Morrison will respond.

       The Artistic Expression of Prayer
Upcoming Abraham’s Table Dialogue Luncheon in NJ will be held at Princeton Seminary, on Thursday May 8th, 2008. Speakers will discuss from various their points of view The Artistic Expression of Prayer in Abrahamic Religions.

       5th Anniversary and Newark Office Grand Opening
We celebrated IDC’s 5th Anniversary and Newark Office Grand Opening with our friends on Sunday May 4 at 3:00 pm. Many friends, including those who attended the trips to Turkey, were together with us on this happy day.

       Top 10 Priorities of State Police
4th IDC Luncheon Forum was be held on Thursday May 1, 2008 at IDC’s Newark office. Colonel Rick Fuentes, State Police Superintendent, made a speech about top priorities of state police. He gave many examples during his speech. He invited community representatives for a visit to ROIC with community members.

       Top Five Priorities of Law Enforcement in NJ
Third IDC Luncheon Forum was held on Monday April 14, 2008 at IDC’s Newark office. Hon. Christopher Christie, US Attorney, made a speech about Top Five Priorities of Law Enforcement in NJ.

       Corporate Tax Credits for Private School Scholarships
Second IDC Luncheon Forum was held on Wednesday April 9, 2008 in IDC’s Newark office. Guest speaker, Sen. Raymond Lesniak, made a speech about Corporate Tax Credits for Private School Scholarships.

       Two Women, Two Challenges
IDC Women Association organized a lecture: Overcoming Obstacles with Faith: Two Women, Two Challenges on Saturday April 5, 2008 at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

       Jihad for Peace
Fifth Abraham’s Table Dialogue Luncheon in NJ was held at Centenary College, Hackettstown on Wednesday April 2nd, 2008. Speakers discussed from various their points of view Jihad for Peace or, in other words, inner struggle. They gave many examples from history.

       Interfaith Marriage and Family Life
Third Abraham’s Table Dialogue Luncheon in NY was held on Tuesday April 1st, 2008 at the Turkish Cultural Center. Speakers discussed “Interfaith Marriage and Family Life” from various perspectives.

       Noah's Pudding at Reformed Church, New Brunswick
IDC Central Jersey group visited the First Reformed Church, New Brunswick. IDC members served Noah’s Pudding to the congregants. It was a friendly gathering that helped both sides to get to know each other more.

       100 Years of FBI
First IDC Luncheon Forum was held on Thursday March 13, 2008 in IDC’s Newark office. This was the first event in our Newark office. Mr. Weysan Dun, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Newark Division delivered a speech about 100 years of FBI as FBI is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

       Spirituality and Popular Culture
Fourth Abraham’s Table Dialogue Luncheon in NJ was held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Neptune on Tuesday March 11th, 2008. Speakers discussed from various angles Spirituality and Popular Culture like what is popular culture, whether it affects religious life and spiritually negatively.

       Compassionate Pastoral Ministry
Third Abraham’s Table Dialogue Luncheon in NJ was held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 113 Engle Street, Englewood, New Jersey 07631 on Wednesday March 5th, 2008.

       Faith and Ecology
Second Abraham’s Table Dialogue Luncheon in NY was held on Tuesday March 4th, 2008 at the Turkish Cultural Center. Speakers discussed “Faith and Ecology” from religious perspective.

       Skeletons in the Closet: Religious History We'd Rather Forget but Need to Remember
Second Abraham’s Table Dialogue Luncheon in NJ was held at Interweave Center at Calvary Episcopal Church at 31 Woodland Ave. Summit, NJ 07901 on Wednesday February 27th, 2008. The theme was Skeletons in the Closet: Religious History We'd Rather Forget but Need to Remember.

       Martyrdom vs. Terrorism
First Abraham's Table Dialogue Luncheon in NY was held on Feb 5th at the Turkish Cultural Center. Speakers discussed "Martyrdom vs. Terrorism", which attracted a good number of audience.

       Ashura Program at Temple B'nai Or
Temple B’nai Or invited IDC for Noah’s Pudding (Ashura) program. Around 80 7th to 10th grade students attended the program. Program included tasting of Noah’s pudding followed by a presentation by two young volunteers of IDC, Semra Kurucan and Nuriye Aksoy.

       Let's Share... Join us on this blessed tradition.
As another traditional interfaith event that IDC has organized is coming closer, we are so happy to observe the deepened friendship and cooperation between the Muslims, Christians and Jews. We will act together again to celebrate the landing of the Noah’s ark and the deliverance of Moses and his people from Red Sea by distributing Noah’s Pudding for free.

       Intercultural Trip to Turkey - Jan 3-13 2008
IDC’s most recent intercultural-interfaith trip to Turkey took place between Jan 3rd and 13th, 2008. 11 Members of Co-Existence House of Rutgers University and two professors attended the trip. The group had opportunity to see historical sites as well as get to know the Turkish culture very closely.

       Intercultural Trip to Turkey - Nov 30-Dec 9 2007
IDC’s most recent intercultural-interfaith trip to Turkey took place between Nov 30th and Dec 9th, 2007. The group had opportunity to see historical sites as well as get to know the Turkish culture very closely. In addition to visiting religiously important sites like Hagia Sophia, Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, underground city and carved chapels in Cappadocia, the group attended a whirling dervishes ceremony and enjoyed dinners with local families.

       Conference on Love of God
Interfaith Dialog Center is organizing in cooperation with School of Theology, Drew University, Institute of Judaeo-Christian Studies, Seton Hall University and Center for Interreligious Understanding a conference on “Love of God”. The one-day long conference will be held on Oct. 29, 2007

       Whirling Dervishes visited NJ
UNESCO declared 2007 as Rumi Year. Therefore, the Interfaith Dialog Center organized a live performance of Whirling Dervishes at NJPAC on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007. It will be remembered with its ineffable spiritual performance, indescribable mystic costumes and heart-stimulating live music.

       Abraham's Table Dialogue Luncheons 1 - Martyrdom and Terrorism
First Abraham’s Table Dialogue Luncheon this year was held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 451 Van Houten Street, Paterson NJ 07501. Speakers from three Abrahamic religions explored the issue of Martyrdom and Terrorism from different angels. Turkish food was served before the discussion. Q&A followed the speeches.

       Dialogue and Unity Dinner
IDC organized a Dialogue and Unity Dinner with the celebration of the breaking of the Ramadan Fast on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at Hyatt Regency New Brunswick Hotel. As New Jersey is one of the most diverse states of the nation, this dinner, we believe, was a good opportunity to give message of dialogue, unity, harmony, solidarity and peace in NJ. That’s why, many political and non-political leaders and organizations served on the host committee of the dinner.