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MyLLife Digest: May 2024

The on-going crisis in Gaza and West bank makes life unbearable for a group of people for no fault of their own – Palestinian Muslims, Christians and Jews who lived there for centuries are being displaced to make room for European Jews who never lived there in the first place...

“There is nothing to do. I release every expectation and every illusion of security. I trust in the wisdom of uncertainty and in the evolution of my willingness. I experience the joy, spontaneity, and miracle of life right here where I am. I know there are infinite possibilities awaiting me and every blessing returns to me multiplied. For this I give thanks in advance. And So it is." - Unknown...

Given the current turmoil in our world, especially in Gaza, we are reminded of several Hadiths and Qur’anic verses that we can reflect on to find guidance and call for action...

As a young Iranian-American deeply concerned about the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, I am compelled to speak out against the misguided priorities that perpetuate conflict while neglecting the urgent needs of our own communities...

With the deadline for our MyLLife Public Policy Scholarship quickly approaching on May 15, 2024, we want to remind our community to seize this opportunity before it's too late...