Second interfaith dinner aims for friendship and joy
By Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle
When Osama Awadalla ’25 attended a pro-Palestinian rally in front of Day Hall on Oct. 25, he was curious about the Israel supporters gathered across Feeney Way.
Awadalla, who is Muslim, joined a group of students in crossing the street and began a conversation – one that lasted three hours.
The students introduced themselves, explained their backgrounds and attachments to the Israel-Hamas war, their thoughts about the rally and what it made them feel. Not only did it humanize opposing beliefs for Awadalla, it left him hungry for more.