FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT MAKES ABRAHAMA'S APPROACH TO
INTERFAITH AND INTER-ETHNIC WORK UNIQUE?
One of the elements that makes Abrahama unique is our constructive, long-term vision for student members. In order to create a more unified and inclusive Middle East and Middle Eastern identity, we look to build on shared Abrahamic values and cultural authenticity, namely through immersion, literacy, and pride as the guiding path for the process of peacemaking.
This means that our events aim to genuinely enrich understandings of our own heritage and others’ as a medium for progress. Intuitive programming, introspection, and an outstretched arm are central to this process and help us reflect on our shared histories and achievements honestly with the conviction to move forward. Not to mention, we're one of the first Muslim-Jewish movements on campus, building leaders for generations to come.
HOW OFTEN DOES ABRAHAMA NYU MEET AND HOW DO I JOIN A
MEETING FOR THE FIRST TIME?
Various event opportunities will take place each semester! Once events are posted on our social media/"News & Events" website page, you can sign up! Make sure to join our newsletter/communications meanwhile by subscribing and filling out the form on the "Join Us" page for membership!
WHAT DOES BEING A BOARD MEMBER OF ABRAHAMA ENTAIL?
Interested in joining the Abrahama board? Send us an email at org.abrahama@gmail.com or message us directly on Instagram @abrahamaorg and we'll be happy to give you more details!
More FAQs:
DOES ABRAHAMA ADVOCATE ANY SPECIFIC SOLUTION TO THE PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT?
Abrahama does not advocate any specific solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but affirms the need for self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians respectively, without dissolution of sovereignties.
IS ABRAHAMA AN ENTITY OF THE EMIRATI, ISRAELI, OR US GOVERNMENTS?
No. Abrahama is neither an entity of nor funded by any state or non-state government. Abrahama is a registered student organization composed of diverse grassroots students dedicated to a positive future of cooperation between Middle Eastern peoples.
WHERE DOES ABRAHAMA STAND ON ISSUES OF SELF-DETERMINATION AND SELF-EXPRESSION FOR MIDDLE EASTERN MINORITIES SUCH AS KURDS, AMAZIGH, COPTS, AND OTHERS?
Abrahama affirms that human equality also extends to self-determination and self-expression and these indigenous minorities must also have control over their destinies in tandem with their neighbors.
ARE IRANIANS INCLUDED IN THE MISSION OF ABRAHAMA?
Absolutely. All Middle Eastern individuals and peoples who take the initiative to pursue peaceful cooperation are part of Abrahama’s mission. Although the State of Iran is staunchly opposed to normalization and formalization of regional Israeli-Arab or Muslim-Jewish ties, change begins with the people and this includes Iranians.
DO I HAVE TO BE MUSLIM, (MIZRAHI) JEWISH, OR MIDDLE EASTERN TO JOIN ABRAHAMA?
No! Abrahama welcomes students of all backgrounds to join and participate our organization. If you are committed to a future Middle East that values cooperation, diversity, prosperity and self-determination, you belong with Abrahama.
IS ABRAHAMA DOING ANY WORK TO ADVOCATE ON HUMANITARIAN CRISES SUCH AS IN TURKEY, SYRIA, YEMEN, EAST TURKESTAN, UKRAINE, AND BEYOND?
The primary focus of Abrahama is to break ethno-religious stigmas with education and grassroots cooperation as a cultural shift and precursor to ending divisiveness between Middle Eastern communities. However, Abrahama recognizes the pertinence of these humanitarian crises and supports general advocacy efforts. On issues of genocide specifically, such as in East Turkestan (Xinjiang, China), Abrahama is an open ally for various advocacy efforts. We've made and may continue to make various recommendations for reputable humanitarian aid organizations to donate to on our social media, i.e. for Turkey and Syria.