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Students from Bryn Mawr College enjoy a traditional langar (dinner) with the Sikh community at the Upper Darby Gurdwara. Since 2007, Interfaith Philadelphia has organized Alternative Break Trips for student leaders from colleges, universities, high schools, and youth groups. We were grateful that we have been able to return to in-person programs during the 2022-2023 season. This Spring, we hosted trips for students from Bryn Mawr College, LaSalle University, and Penn State University.  During their time with us, they visited the congregations of more than two dozen distinct faith communities while engaging in service projects to tackle such important social issues as homelessness, food insecurity,  racism, and poverty. For many, this unique experience was not only educational but also transformative.    Alternative Breaks provide youth the opportunity to engage with individuals and organizations from various worldviews. This includes visits to places of worship and meetings with peopl

  Gesu School students participate in Passport to Understanding program Interfaith Philadelphia is collaborating with Gesu School , an independent Catholic school in North Philadelphia committed to interculturality. The new program offers 7th graders the opportunity to gain skills for interfaith dialogue and engagement, using our Passport to Understanding practices  Youth Programs Manager, Elexus Freeman-Filmore , and Sara Zebovitz , Director of Institutional Advancement are leading the students in a 5-part Passport to Understanding   program. Each week, they focus on a different Passport practice essential for interfaith travel: Be Curious ; Venture Out ; Welcome In ; Stand Tall ; and Stand With . Through asking curious questions of one another, trying new foods, writing poetry, and making “life maps,” these students are learning and practicing skills to carry them forward in our plural world. Youth Programs Manager, Elexus Freeman-Filmore; Ed Beckett, Vice President for Mission, I