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The Diane and Guilford Glazer Institute for Jewish Studies hosts "Finding Common Ground" its inaugural conference to explore its central mission of reconciliation of the children of Abraham. The panel includes the ICSC's Director of Religious Affairs, Jihad Turk.

Held November 2, 2009.

 

An American-born Muslim earnestly works to dispel stereotypes about his faith.

By Duke Helfand

 

Jihad Turk, director of religious affairs at the Islamic Center of Southern California, defines "jihad" not as "holy war," but as "the struggle to do good." (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times / November 6, 2009)