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*Last day to buy tickets is Monday, February 4th!*

At NewGround, we believe that conflict is natural and inevitable. Yet it is not intractable -- no matter the history. Being stuck is a choice. Therefore, we build relationships between Muslims and Jews in order to transform communities through lasting partnerships. This unique event and program offer attendees the opportunity to interact with change-makers and learn how their inspirational work is transforming communities through the power of relationships. The luncheon will leave you with a renewed sense that change is possible and that Muslims and Jews working together can make an extraordinary impact!

About the Award:

NewGround named the award after Suzy and her late husband Wally Marks Jr. z”l. They have long been one step ahead of the trends to usher us all toward a more just society. Back in 2006 when Muslim-Jewish relations were at their most toxic levels, Suzy and Wally had the foresight to seed fund NewGround to equip change-makers with the skills, resources, and relationships needed to strengthen Muslim-Jewish relations.

Host Committee: Paula Litt (event chair), Melissa Balaban, Paul Beck, Alan Bloch & Nancy Berman, Judith Glass, Nasreen Haroon, Farah Khan, Suzanne Marks, Julia Meltzer & Zeno Family, Dr. David Myers, Dr. Sadegh Namazikhah, Sandy Savett and Nurya Shabir

Our 2019 Honorees:

Rabbi Reuven Firestone, PH.D.

Regenstein Professor in Medieval Judaism and Islam at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion

Shiza Shahid

Co-Founder of The Malala Fund & NOW Ventures

Two Faiths One Prayer

“Change-Maker Award” Recipient

Diamond Sponsor

Nurya Shabir & Muhammad Adaya

Yasmin and Salim Adaya

Paul Beck

Pervez Delawalla

Fakhri Family

Alya Haq

Paula & Barry Litt

Los Angeles City Human Relations Commission

David Weiner & Marieke Oudejans

Sanford Weiner

Platinum Sponsor

Nasreen Haroon

Suzy Marks

Wally Marks

L.A. County Supervisor Mark-Ridley Thomas

Sandy Savett

Abby Sher

Gold Sponsor

Rachel Andres & Ben Tysch

Farah S. Khan

Naila Osman

The Pillars Fund

Silver Sponsor

Aga Khan Council for the Western US

Rabbi Sarah Bassin

Asma & Irfan Furniturewala

Tzivia Schwartz Getzug and Steve Getzug

Aziza Hasan & Sani Abdul-Jabbar

Halima & Suleman Mohammed

Yasmyne & Ibrahim Mohammed

Dr. David Myers & Nomi Stolzenberg

Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills

Bronze Sponsor

Jay & Jean Abarbanel

Halim and Saranya Dhanidina

Muhammad Dhanidina

Judith Glass

Abner and Roz Goldstine

Andrea Hodos & Aryeh Cohen

Lisa & Josh Hofheimer

Dr. Amir Hussain & Joan Becker

Islamic Center of Southern California

Dana and Paul Kiesel

Randi Levine and Jeff Trenton

Brie Loskota & Justin Ehresmann

Marlene and Sandy Louchheim

Patsy & Joe Ostroy

Adam Wergeles & Melissa Balaban

BUY A DIGITAL TRIBUTE AD 

The Digital Tribute Journal is an eco-friendly way to share your tribute with the honoree(s) at the Trailblazer Awards. There will be an on-screen presentation of the tributes during the event. 

If you cannot attend, this is your opportunity to congratulate the honorees and support NewGround. 

Digital Journal Full Screen: $400

Your message to the honoree(s) and/or photographs will appear on a full screen.

Digital Journal Half Screen: $250

Your message to the honoree(s) and/or photographs will appear on a half screen.

Digital Journal Name Listing: $100

Your name(s) will be listed (among others) as a tribute to the honorees.

When sending your ad, we prefer art as a PDF and all photographs at 300dpi.  Please email ads to Maryam Saleemi at saleemi@muslimjewishnewground.org by January 31st, 2019. 

click here to purchase your digital tribute ad! 

*Please Note: Lunch will be served at the event, Kosher style. Glatt Kosher meals are also available. Please select your menu option when purchasing a ticket. Please email Maryam Saleemi at saleemi@muslimjewishnewground.org if you have any questions.