Helping clients find employment
By: Abeer Gaber
There are some weeks where something just clicks and you have real success…. This week I helped a client gain employment!
I had one of those weeks. I have been continuously trying to reach out… Continue reading
MYG interfaith project declared “2013 Faith-Based Organization of the Year” by Governor Jerry Brown
By: Soha Yassine
The office of Governor Jerry Brown declared our Muslim-Jewish leadership council. MAJIC (Muslims and Jews Inspiring Change) the 2013 “Faith-based organization of the year.” I have been invited to Sacramento to receive the award along with co-creator Rabbi… Continue reading
Journey of a Lifetime
By: Anonymous
On April 13, 2013, the Muslim Youth Group (MYG) of the Islamic Center of Southern California embarked on a journey to hike to the Hollywood Sign, located in Los Angeles. The day began with a healthy, balanced… Continue reading
ICSC and MPAC issue joint statement regarding Boston Marathon Bombing
By: Marium Mohiuddin, MPAC
(Los Angeles – 4/19/13) – The Muslim Public Affairs Council this morning expressed its shock and disbelief over the news that the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing are two Chechen brothers who were from the Boston community. Our prayers… Continue reading
22nd Annual Media Awards with Special Guest Dustin Hoffman
By: Editor
The Muslim Public Affairs Council’s Hollywood Bureau is excited to announce its 22nd Annual Media Awards Gala will be held on April 27, 2013 in Los Angeles. This year, MPAC is proud to honor three outstanding projects: the… Continue reading
ICSC Hosts LAPD Muslim Community Forum
By: Editor
On the evening of Thursday March 14, the ICSC was pleased to host Chief Charlie Beck and the Los Angeles Police Department at the LAPD’s semi-annual “Muslim Forum”.
The forum was initiated by Chief Beck’s predecessor… Continue reading
Catching my Stride
By: Abeer Gaber
I feel like I have finally begun to find my stride this month with regards to my
department. I am still facing difficulties with conveying to my clients what I actually
have to offer because I… Continue reading
MYG Wins at Model United Nations Competition
By: Sami Ghanem
The MYG represented 3 countries at the GCLA Global Classrooms Model United Nations, at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Othman and Omar represented Egypt while George represented Saudi Arabia in the UNEP committee, where… Continue reading
Eboo Patel to be Claremont Lincoln University Commencement Speaker
By: Editor
Claremont Lincoln University is pleased to announce Eboo Patel, Ph.D., the President of Interfaith Youth Core, as itsCommencement Speaker as well as the recipient of its first honorary doctorate. All who would like to celebrate with us are invited… Continue reading
Partnership with QueensCare continues to save lives
By: Nurse Fay, RN with QueensCare Health & Faith Partnership
Every week I perform Blood pressure and sugar exams on our local Hope-Net food pantries, including the ICSC. All of our Hope-Net screenings and follow up are helpful to the… Continue reading
MYG Holds Annual Ski Trip at Mountain High
By: Waffa Abuhajer
Waking up in the morning at 4:30 may be a drag, but not when you are going to a ski trip with friends! The MYG Ski Trip 2013 was created by the MYG, for the MYG to strengthen their… Continue reading
“Islam, Then and Now: From Al-Andalusia to America” starts Sunday!
By: Editor
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The final Module of AIT’s fourth year is now open for registration online,
at academyofislamicthought.org. Please sign up soon in order to reserve
your spot for this very interesting and intellectual set of classes. If
you… Continue reading
MYG Commemorates MLK Day with Service Project
By: Shurooq Abuhajer
Martin Luther king Jr. Is a great man and is very well known in our history. He wanted equality for all races and we should respect him for that. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day,… Continue reading
MPAC & ICSC Host Legislative Staffers Brunch
By: Marium Mohiuddin
ICSC Participates in Interfaith Recovery Day
By: Hatice Kubra Sen
We as Islamic Center of Southern California were honored to be invited by SHARE to the Recovery Day on January 26th 2013. SHARE is one of the grassroots non-profit agencies reaching out people from… Continue reading
Delegation of Saudi Leaders visit ICSC
By: Shirin Karoon Nouh
On Friday, January 25, a group delegation from Saudi Arabia, which included professors, preachers, and a Deputy Minister of Mosque Affairs visited the Islamic Center of Southern California. They were invited by the U.S. Department… Continue reading
2013 American Muslim Achievement Awards draws audience of 500
By: Editor
Yesterday’s American Muslim Achievement Awards honoring Dr. Mohamed El-Erian drew an audience of 500 people to the JW Marriott Los Angeles at LA Live. Thank you to everyone who attended, and to the sponsors, Board of Directors,… Continue reading
Learning and Growing- Americorps Update
By: Abeer Gaber
This month has been difficult as well as we are still trying to learn and grow in our new
roles. But, I do believe I have had somewhat of a success with a certain client. She… Continue reading
KNBC Reporter Conan Nolan to MC American Muslim Achievement Awards
By: Editor
This just in! The ICSC is pleased to announce that Conan Nolan will be the Master of Ceremonies at this year’s American Muslim Achievement Awards.
Conan Nolan is the political reporter for KNBC-TV in Los Angeles… Continue reading