- Our Friendship Gatherings provide a platform for people from diverse backgrounds to come together, share experiences, and build lasting connections. Through interactive activities, cultural exchanges, and meaningful conversations, these gatherings promote understanding, empathy, and the spirit of unity. Join us in creating an inclusive and harmonious society through our Friendship Gatherings, where friendships are forged and bridges are built.
August 13, 2025
First Presbyterian Church of Hackettstown Friendship Gathering
Apr 6, 2025 A warm and welcoming time spent fostering interfaith dialogue and strengthening community
August 13, 2025
Cooking Class with Temple Ner Tamid
Feb 2, 2025 A wonderful cultural exchange through food! We shared recipes, stories, and lots
August 13, 2025
Movie Screening and Bagel Breakfast – Emerson
Nov 10, 2024 A warm and engaging morning spent with the Emerson community! We enjoyed
August 13, 2025
Friendship Luncheon @ Hackettstown Trinity United Methodist Church
Oct 20, 2024 We were warmly welcomed at the Friendship Luncheon hosted by Hackettstown Trinity
June 13, 2025
Montville UMC Strawberry Festival Event
Following our earlier friendship gathering with the Montville Reformed Church, we were delighted to be
May 18, 2025
Montville Reformed Church Friendship Gathering
Highlights from the Montville Reformed Church Friendship Gathering. It was truly an honor to come
May 11, 2025
Mother’s Day Picnic
We had a beautiful time celebrating Mother’s Day with a joyful picnic surrounded by nature,
May 3, 2025
Annual Mother’s Day Tea Party with Fair Lawn Episcopal Church
In celebration of Mother’s Day, this cherished annual tea party brought together women of different
February 17, 2025
Bergen County Interfaith Breakfast
Peace Islands Institute proudly participated in the Bergen County Interfaith Breakfast, a gathering that brought
December 28, 2024
SOS Media Group Holiday Party At PII Office
It was a joy to come together for the SOS Media Group Holiday Party at
December 8, 2024
First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains Friendship Gathering
We had a truly meaningful time at the Friendship Gathering hosted by the First Reformed
January 8, 2024
Passaic County Sheriff Visit
Peace Islands Institute welcomed members of the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office and Somerset County Sheriff's
April 14, 2023
Annual Ramadan Friendship Dinner at Chart House
Peace Islands Institute (PII) was honored to have hosted the Annual Ramadan Friendship Iftar Dinner
April 12, 2023
Annual Ramadan Friendship Dinner 2023
Peace Islands Institute New Jersey is thrilled to invite you to our Annual Ramadan Friendship
April 29, 2022
United Methodist Church Iftar Dinner Program
We held the last iftar of Ramadan with the valuable members of the United Methodist
April 29, 2022
Youth Peace Network Iftar Dinner!
We held a great friendship iftar where our young friends from PII Youth Peace Network
April 23, 2022
Temple Sholom West Essex Panel & Friendship Dinner
Moderated by Brian Fleischer we held a panel discussion on how different communities can support
April 23, 2022
Passaic County Dialogue Dinner
On April 23, 2022, we had the opportunity to host our local neighbors and friends
April 23, 2022
Temple Ner Tamid – PII Iftar Dinner
On April 14, Temple Ner Tamid hosted the PII Interfaith team and volunteers. We talked
April 23, 2022
Nutley Grace Church Iftar Dinner Program
We held our fast-breaking fast with 90 participants at Nutley Grace Church on April 23.
April 21, 2022
Annual Friendship Dinner at Charthouse!
We held our Ramadan Dialog / Friendship Iftar Program at Charthouse on Thursday evening with
April 19, 2022
WEMA – Peace Islands Institute Iftar Program
On April 19, we came together with the valuable members of WEMA at a small
April 13, 2022
Drew University Iftar Dinner Program
On April 13, we organized our campus fast-breaking dinner at Drew University's Madison campus with
April 12, 2022
Ramadan Media Iftar Dinner!
On April 12, 2022, we held Ramadan Media iftar for the first time this year
April 9, 2022
Bergen County Dialogue Iftar Program
On April 9, 2022, we had the opportunity to host our local neighbors and friends
April 7, 2022
Temple Agudath Israel – Peace Islands Institute Iftar Program
On April 7, 2022, Temple Agudath Israel hosted the PII Interfaith group. We held an
April 6, 2022
BSCBCI Interfaith leaders Iftar Dinner Program
On April 6, 2022, we hosted the leaders of the Brotherhood, Sisterhood Committee of Bergen
April 3, 2022
First Interfaith Iftar Program with Union Congregational Church
We held our first iftar on April 3, 2022! We were honored to hosted the
December 8, 2020
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service At Stanley Congregational Church
Peace Islands Institute was invited to attend and participate in the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at
December 8, 2020
Interfaith Thanksgiving Conversation at Church of the Savior Lutheran
Peace Islands Institute Interfaith Committee attended and participated in the Interfaith Thanksgiving Conversation held at
February 22, 2020
Interfaith Gathering at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
Members had a wonderful evening at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday, Mar. 4th. Our
April 30, 2019
6th Annual Abraham Interfaith Lunch
Peace Islands Institute was invited to Chatham United Methodist Church for the 6th Annual Abraham