December

 

Alex Kronemer Discusses Jesus on Fox News

Fox News recently taped a program entitled The Birth of Jesus, hosted by Jon Scott. UPF Executive Producer Alex Kronemer was invited to discuss what Islam says about Jesus. The program also features a Catholic priest and a Jewish rabbi.

 

 

November

 

Michael Wolfe Featured on PBS Programming

The PBS program Religion & Ethics Newsweekly recently produced a story on Muslim converts and featured UPF Executive Producer Michael Wolfe, who described the “element of compassion” he found in Islam while sharing his sense of the deep connections shared by Islam, Judaism and Christianity.

 

 

September

 

Muhammad: Legacy of the Prophet Receives Positive Review in Influential Magazine

Library Journal, the leading publication used by library acquisition managers around the country, recently published a positive review of Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet, stating “Clear, concise, authoritative, and secular, this excellent video portrays the man who changed the soul of the Arabian peninsula. [It] is outstanding for classroom use. Highly recommended for all libraries.” Several thousand libraries already have the film and a review in Library Journal encourages further circulation.

Visit: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA631731.html

 

 

American Muslim Teen Talk Released

Moderated by UPF Executive Producer Alex Kronemer, this new half-hour video funded by the Carnegie Corporation is the latest addition to the educational materials accompanying the film Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet. Produced by The Islam Project, the video features nine teenagers in a refreshing, first-person look at a diverse group of young Muslim Americans as they discuss prayer, stereotypes, social accommodation, Islamic attire, fun, drinking, dating, and parents. Learning first-hand about their world dispels many myths and broadens understanding among viewers of all ages and backgrounds.

Visit: http://www.theislamproject.org/education/AMTT.htm