Faith and Community: Muslim Perspectives with Jabe , Safiye & Fehim

Join us for a panel discussion bringing together Riverside Church, Peace Islands Institute New York and members of the wider New York community. Jabe, Safiye and Fehim will discuss the spiritual foundations of Islam, the unique experiences of being Muslim in New York City today, and the challenges and joys of maintaining and community of faith across generations in a changing world.
Safiye Yigit earned her Ph.D. in Philosophy and Education from Columbia University in 2024. Her dissertation, “Can One Exist More? Existential Virtues and the Prospect of a Virtue Ontology,” introduces the groundbreaking concept of existential virtues and proposes a new philosophical field: virtue ontology. Dr. Yigit has taught philosophy at New York University and Fordham University. She is a co-editor of The Moral Psychology of Curiosity (Rowman & Littlefield, 2018) and has authored numerous journal articles in ethics and epistemology.
Fehim Hoti is a graduate of Brooklyn College with a degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing his Master’s in General Psychology at Hunter College. He is also a dedicated Youth Coordinator at Youth Island NY. During his undergraduate years at Brooklyn College, he was actively involved in campus life, promoting multi-faith inclusivity and community engagement. His contributions earned him the Volunteer of the Year award for the 2022-2023 academic year. Fehim works with diverse youth groups from Albanian, Balkan, Mediterranean, Turkish, and Central Asian communities.
Rev. Jabe Ziino is the Associate Director of Education and Faith Formation, with a special focus on youth and young adults. Prior to joining the Riverside Church, Jabe worked as a hospital chaplain at Mount Sinai Beth Israel on the Lower East Side, and for New York City Health + Hospitals. Before attending seminary, he taught math and science in New York City charter schools. From a theological perspective, Jabe is interested in the contemplative and mystical traditions in Christianity, religious art and iconography, and learning from the diversity of religious and spiritual traditions in the world.

Host or Publisher Peace Islands Institute New York