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We have the opportunity to build together the world's greatest multiracial, multicultural, multiethnic society; but we will only succeed if we are able to understand and appreciate one another. Since its founding, the Tanenbaum Center has been a leader in this endeavor, promoting interfaith understanding and confronting the forces of hatred and division that still exist in our society.

                                                                                                                 Bill Clinton
Former President of the United States

The Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding has earned a global reputation for promoting tolerance and harmony among people of different faiths. Rabbi Tanenbaum fought for the rights and well-being of us all. The Center continues that proud tradition of activism.

                                                                                                        Kofi Annan
Secretary General of the United Nations

HRH Price El Hassan bin Talal of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Moderator, World Conference on Religion and Peace

I  strongly support the Center's efforts to promote interreligious understanding and applaud your energetic leadership.

Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke
Former U.S. Representative to the U.N

I am proud to have known Marc Tanenbaum personally for many years, and to count him as a very good friend and advisor. I am honored to endorse any effort that carries his name.

Reverend Billy Graham

In the name of the International Council of Christians and Jews, I wish you many more years of active involvement in the vital work of combating prejudice through dialogue and encounter. You are a pace setter for all of us.

Sir Sigmund Sternberg, O.St.J. KCSG JP
Chairman, International Council of Christians and Jews and
recipient of 1998 Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion

Given the credibility of your organization and your extensive network of contacts, the Tanenbaum Center is uniquely positioned to spearhead this effort. I, for one, am honored to participate with you and will take an active consulting role.

Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.,
Chair, Afro-American Studies Department
W.E.B. Du Bois Professor of the Humanities
Harvard University

 
I have long believed that efforts such as the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding render an invaluable contribution to American society. Your efforts to promote interreligious harmony should be appreciated by all who cherish our national heritage of respect for human dignity and religious freedom.

Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Former United States Senator

We cannot overemphasize the importance of the Tanenbaum Center's mission of bringing together members of various communities in order that we better understand one another. By focusing on our similarities as opposed to our differences, and by engaging in dialogue and strengthening intergroup relations, we can lend our assistance to groups like the Center and improve society as a whole.

George E. Pataki
Former Governor of New York State

We are privileged to be able to carry on the marvelous traditions of Marc Tanenbaum. He was a light in the darkness . . . If you want to do something for justice, for peace, for understanding in the world, support this foundation. The progress that has been made is simply spectacular.

Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C,
President Emeritus, University of Notre Dame

 I would like to salute those associated with the Tanenbaum Center for their tireless and dedicated work in improving community relations. Their commitment to others is commendable and serves as an example for all to follow.

Rudolph W. Giuliani
Former Mayor of New York City

I think you have done a remarkable job in creating the Tanenbaum Center and in making it as vital an institution as it is. I applaud your energy and your imagination and I want to record my appreciation of how valuable a contribution you are making.

Rabbi Mordecai Waxman
Temple Israel of Great Neck

I'm pleased to see all the progress made . . . I'm most impressed at the way you and friends have been able to build on the Marc Tanenbaum legacy.

Martin E. Marty
Professor, The Divinity School, University of Chicago

I was pleased to stand alongside Rabbi Tanenbaum on behalf of the important causes during his lifetime and I am equally proud to support the work of the center that bears his distinguished name. In the spirit of Rabbi Tanenbaum, this fine organization works to promote harmony among those of different religions, recognizing that we share common values and can help one another solve common problems.

David Dinkins
Former Mayor of New York City

All of the Tanenbaum Center's programs are quite special. Congratulations on all the wonderful progress you are making with the Center. I much admire what you have accomplished, and I enthusiastically endorse the work of the Tanenbaum Center.

Norman Lear
Act III Communications

 It is a pleasure to work with an organization that is at the forefront of fostering better relationships between all people and striving to make the world a better place for us all. Your work, especially with our increasing religious and ethnic diversity, has contributed to the good of the nation, the city and our own community.

Charles B. Rangel
U.S. House of Representatives

You did something terribly important here at City College this morning. You opened the minds of sixty students to areas of Jewish-Christian relations in ways they had never thought of before your visit.

Dr. Roy Mittelman
Director, Jewish Studies Program
The City College/CUNY

They came to learn and understand the complicatedness of the issue and left with more than they bargained for.   The conversation and the material sparked the hunger and desire for us to continue the discussion around this topic and put our heads together to get organized around implementing practical solutions on expanding our diversity efforts.

Patricia David
Head of Diversity, CitiGroup Markets & Banking

 Your workshop gave participants real tools for communicating about religious needs and provided practical information and guidelines for dealing with sensitive religious issues.  My own clinical practice has been affected by this encounter… I have been surprisedat how enriching the experience has been for my patients and me.

Dr. Alessandro DiRocco
NYU School of Medicine

 At every step, Tanenbaum has been available to me, for minor needs...to more major needs, such as setting up a meeting between my students and the Imam and Reverend starring in the case study.  In my students mid-year evaluations, they said that meeting these men changed their lives and was the highlight of their year.  Further, they all said that the conflict resolution skills they had gained helped them to be better friends, siblings, boyfriends, girlfriends, teammates and children to their parents.

Julie Mann
Newcomers High School

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