“How to Be a Perfect Stranger” Rites of Passage - Part 4: Funerals

Event Date: 
Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 2:30pm
Event Location: 

This is the fourth of a four-part series that looks at lifecycles from Birth to Death, presented by Mosaic Interfaith, a gathering of communities for interfaith dialogue.

The talks are based on the book “How to Be a Perfect Stranger”

The "How To Be A Perfect Stranger," programs will conclude with the last presentation in the series featuring Funerals. 


Confirmed Speakers:

  • Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi - Islam
  • Rabbi William Tepper - Judaism
  • Rev. Deacon Michael Minkowski - Christianity
  • Dr. Ragini Sharma - Hindu Dharma
  • Ervad Mehbad Dastur – Zoroastrianism
  • Venerable Ru An - Buddhism

Things to know to be a Perfect Stranger:

  • Presentations will be in the Zainabiya Hall. This is in the Mosque area of the Jaffari Community Centre.
  • Shoes need to be removed in that area.
  • Women should cover their hair and dress modestly.
  • Men and women will sit separately during this portion of the afternoon.
  • Entrance will be through Gate 3. There is plenty of parking.
  • A tour of the Jaffari Funeral Services area will be available after the presentation for those who can stay.
  • Refreshments will be served at the end of the program.

Please click HERE to register.

If you have questions please contact with  Fran Isaacs: [email protected] or Shabnees Siwjee: [email protected] 

Mosaic Interfatith was founded in 1980 and is made up of congregations representing Buddhism, Christianity, Hindu Dharma, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, and Zoroastrianism.

 

 

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