BVMCC announcements for Friday 2-14-2020
Husam Hammad
Please see below the announcements for today Friday 2-14-2020:
1. Our Khateebs are (please note times listed below are for both the Khutbah & the Salat):
I. Br. Khaled Hamade 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM (Khutbah & Salat)
II. Br. Baha Shadid 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM (Khutbah & Salat)
All prayers are held at 5885 Santa Teresa Blvd., Suite 113 San Jose, CA 95123; at the corner of Santa Teresa Blvd. & Snell Avenue in San Jose in the shopping center across from Santa Teresa High School (unless it’s otherwise specifically indicated, specified or noted).
2. No BVMCC Iqama time changes as of Saturday February 15, 2020; BVMCC 1st Jumuaa is at 12:30 to 1:00 & the 2nd Jumuaa is at 1:30 to 2:00 PM (NO BVMCC 2:30 PM Jumuaa / khutbah) February 2020 prayers’ Athan/Iqama schedules is enclosed, posted on the door/board, on the table & available online at the following links: www.BVMCC.net, or www.BVMCC.org , or https://sites.google.com/a/bvmcc.org/bvmcc/Home/prayer-schedules
3. Save these dates:
a) Please see Sister Donna from Rebuilding Alliance at their table outside today.
b) Join us Saturday, February 15, at the MCA, to commemorate Malcolm X's legacy and human rights contributions at the 55th memorial of his assassination.
c) Nihonmachi Outreach Committee (NOC) Presents: 40th Anniversary San Jose Day of Remembrance Sunday, February 16, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 640 North Fifth Street, San Jose, CA Free and open to the public Seating is limited.
d) The US Census: What You Need To Know (see details below).
e) 2020 Census Jobs: The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. https://2020census.gov/en/jobs
f) Rahima Foundation's food distribution is the Saturday & Sunday, February 22 & 23, 2020 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, InshaAllah, at 1823 Houret Court, Milpitas, CA 95035.
g) Scheduled Sheik Ibrahim Arabic Halaqah with on-the-fly English translation is Thursday 3-12-2020 after Isha, inshaAllah, at 8:00 PM (refreshments will be served).
h) ISF is accepting applications for both its Scholarship and Congressional Internship Program! Please see details below.
i) CAIR California's 9th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC) will be insha'Allah on Monday, June 8, 2020.
j) BVMCC Annual Grand Picnic is Saturday July 4th, 2020 @ Martial Cottle County Park on corner of Snell Avenue & Branham Lane.
k) Muslim Family Camp at Yosemite will be from August 21-23, 2020 inshaAllah.
l) Please see CAIR-SFBA’s open positions below.
m) Reminder to please renew your 2020/2021 BVMCC membership today.
n) MCA has fully licensed full service Islamic funeral services; please see below for additional details.
4. Spain Summer School application deadline this week. Ciritical Muslim Studies: Decolonial Struggles and Liberation Theologies A Summer School in Granada, Spain June 15 to June 19, 2020. Center of Study for Mediterranean Dialogue - Centro de Estudios para el Dialogo Mediterráneo, affiliated with the Center of Study and Investigation for Decolonial Dialogue, is a non-profit and non-governmental organization promoting research, knowledge, education and public policy towards intercultural dialogues. The objective of the Center is to promote intercultural dialogues toward the goals of peace, human understanding, and solidarity in the world beyond the corporate logic of profits, the regulatory/military logic of states and the epistemic logic of fundamentalisms of any kind including Eurocentric fundamentalism. First Application Deadline: FEB 1, 2020. Critical Muslim Studies - Granada, Spain: FIRST ROUND DEADLINE: February 1, 2020 We offer two fees options, one with and the other without accommodation (none includes meals): Option One: €1,325 which covers the following: • Shared accommodation with one or two other in a residence room • Tuition • Guided tours of Albayzín and La Alhambra Option Two (for those who will find their own place to stay): €1,015 which covers the following: • Tuition • Guided tours of Albayzín and La Alhambra We sincerely regret our inability to offer scholarship or a tiered-fee system. We do not receive any funds from private nor public institutions and, thus, we fully depend on the participants’ tuition to be able to do the program. Application Process and Fees 1. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance at the latest, two weeks after their application. Once you are admitted, if you need to apply for funds and need a letter of admittance or any other letter, you should let us know by email: CIT [at] dialogoglobal.com 2. The deadline to deposit the total amount due is March 15, 2020. 3. In case of cancellation, payments will only be refunded if cancellation occurs 60 days or more before the course begins. Any cancellation less than 60 days from the beginning of the course will regrettably not be eligible for a refund. 4. We are regrettably unable to offer credit card payment service for fees. 5. Participants are responsible for all bank fees related to their international transfer tuition deposits. 6. Upon acceptance to the program, tuition fees should be made through an international wire transfer to the following bank account: Bank name: "La CAIXA" Caja de Ahorros y Pensiones de Barcelona Account Name: Centro de Estudios para el Dialogo Mediterráneo Branch Address: Av. Meridiana, 488, 08030, Barcelona IBAN: ES92 2100 1110 9002 0007 9790 BIC (Swift Code): CAIXESBBXXX or CAIXESBB Bank Account Number: 2100 1110 90 0200079790 7. If you plan on requesting funding from a foundation or an academic institution and need additional time to process payment, please let us know by sending an email to CIT [at] dialogoglobal.com If you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to contact us via email at: CIT [at] dialogoglobal.com
5. ASalaam Alaikum, Black History Month is a month where many great black leaders are remembered for their contributions, stands, and influences that made a difference in our society. In this month, it is very important to remember, Malcolm X Shabazz, a civil right pioneer who sacrificed his life fighting for equality and social justice. Join us on Saturday, February 15, at the MCA, to commemorate Malcolm X's legacy and human rights contributions at the 55th memorial of his assassination. A great line of keynote speakers, including Ilyasah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X, will be at the event. Tickets are available now at: malcolmx-55th-martyrdom-memorial-and-benefit-dinner Salam, Kamal Koraitem Malcolm X Shabazz Foundation.
6. Please:
a) Say Salaam/Hello to the Police Officer providing the security for us today;
b) Thank you to all the Sisters & Brothers that helped defray the annual cost of the additional security implemented;
c) Do not bring in or drop off any donation of food, clothes or such to the BVMCC without prior approval/consent from any Board member (for security & our space here is very limited with no storage space available), we keep seeing items being dropped off here, please be aware that items not granted prior approval will be immediately tossed in the trash bins;
d) Be vigilant, aware & protective of the community & the Masjid;
e) Be courteous & kind to all our neighbors;
f) Park in the proper designated parking spaces;
g) Use your best Islamic manners around the Masjid & the neighborhood.
h) If you “have” or “know of” a halal job position that you like the community to be aware off or benefit from, please forward it (in text format) to me for circulation.
Thank you & Jazakum Allah Kairan.
7. The US Census: What You Need To Know: 2020 will be an important year. Census 2020 will bring federal funding to our schools, roads, housing, and impact our representation in Congress for the next decade. CAIR-SFBA is working to ensure that the Muslim community is fully counted. Some may face barriers to Census completion, so we are taking steps to ensure everyone has access to the assistance they need. What is the Census? Every ten years, since 1790, the Census Bureau counts everyone living in the country, to collect basic information including: age, sex, and race, for every adult, child and baby in every household. Census 2020 will not ask about citizenship status or for information like a social security number. Starting March, everyone will be asked to complete the 2020 census online, by phone, or by mail. Questionnaire Assistance Centers will be located throughout the community, providing the public with access to computers and support in completing the Census. Responses are confidential, and strictly protected by law. We are counting on you to be counted, and we will continue to provide you with Census 2020 information and updates. Get Involved with the Census: Volunteer as Part of CAIR SFBA's 2020 Team of Civic Engagement Champions! Our first ever Civic Engagement Champions (CEC) volunteer group will play a crucial role in ensuring our community is informed about and engaged in the 2020 Census and Elections. Together, several dozen committed individuals will reach thousands of groups and individuals in their respective cities and regions. With our community's political voice at stake in a historic election year, this is a unique opportunity to serve your local community through being an ambassador of CAIR-SFBA! https://ca.cair.com/sfba/volunteer/civic-engagement-champions-volunteer-application/
8. Rahima Foundation's food distribution is Saturday & Sunday, January 18 & 19, 2020, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, InshaAllah, at 1823 Houret Court, Milpitas, CA 95035 408-262-6006. If you would like to volunteer to help out in the packaging of food and giving it to our clients, please sign up on our website: www.rahima.org or send us an email at: ma...@rahima.org. Upcoming distribution dates are: Saturday, February 22, and Sunday February 23, 2020. https://www.rahima.org/about/food-distribution/. RAHIMA FOUNDATION: 2020 Monthly Food Distribution Calendar 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (Saturdays & Sundays) is February 22 & 23, March 21 & 22, April 18 & 19, May 16 & 17, June 20 & 21, July 18 & 19, August 8 & 9, September 19 & 20, October 17 & 18, November 21 & 22, and December 19 & 20, 2020 at address: 1823 Houret Court, Milpitas CA 95035 (408)-262-6006, ma...@rahima.org or www.rahima.org.
9. Nihonmachi Outreach Committee (NOC) Presents: 40th Anniversary San Jose Day of Remembrance NO CAMPS, NO CAGES 40 YEARS OF FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE Commemorating the 78th Anniversary of E.O. 9066 - February 19, 1942. Featuring the Hon. Norman Mineta, performance of Swingposium by Japantown’s own San Jose Taiko and Wesley Jazz Ensemble, and candlelight procession is Sunday, February 16, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin 640 North Fifth Street, San Jose, CA Free and open to the public Seating is limited. The 40th Anniversary San Jose Day of Remembrance event commemorates the anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066. The order, signed on February 19, 1942, led to the forced removal and incarceration of 120,000 people of Japanese descent during World War II. Hundreds of people will gather together at this annual event not only to remember that great civil liberties tragedy but also to reflect on the rising tensions that are building within our communities today. The 2020 San Jose Day of Remembrance event will feature the return of Japantown's native son, the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta to the program and will be kicked off with a special music and dance collaboration from San Jose Taiko and the Wesley Jazz Ensemble. The 2020 event carries the theme "No Camps, No Cages." During the past few years, the story of Japanese American incarceration has intersected with several national stories including Justice Sonia Sotomayor's scathing dissent in Trump v. Hawaii to migrant detention centers. Last June, community activists, including former Japanese American incarcerees, gathered in front of the gates of Fort Sill, Oklahoma to protest the Trump administration's plan to move 1,400 migrant children to this site. During World II, Fort. Sill imprisoned approximately 700 Japanese American men. Many prominent Americans, including former first lady, Laura Bush, and actor George Takei, drew stark parallels between Japanese American wartime incarceration and the "zero-tolerance" border policy. "I cannot for a moment imagine what my childhood would have been like had I been thrown into a camp without my parents. That this is happening today fills me with both rage and grief: rage toward a failed political leadership who appear to have lost even their most basic humanity, and a profound grief for the families affected."-- George Takei. Feature Speaker: Norman Y. Mineta: San Jose native son, Norman Mineta, has had a remarkable journey from his childhood growing up in San Jose Japantown; to imprisonment in the Heart Mountain Japanese American concentration camp; to representing his community in San Jose City Hall and the halls of Congress; to serving in two presidential cabinets. Throughout his career, Mineta blazed many trails as he dedicated his life to public service. Mineta served as the 14th Secretary of Transportation during a critical period of time in our nation's history. During the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, he gave the order to ground all civilian aircraft. In the aftermath of the attacks, Mineta made decisions regarding airport security and the creation of the Transportation Security Administration. Mineta's incarceration during World War II influenced some of the administration's decisions on national security. "I wanted to make sure that as we were rebuilding our new security regimen... that there was no ethnic and religious profiling." Mineta recalled President George W. Bush telling his congressional leadership, "We don't want to have happened to people today what happened to Norm in 1942." Special Performance: "Swingposium" San Jose Taiko & Wesley Jazz Ensemble: San Jose Taiko and the Wesley Jazz Ensemble will have a special performance from 5:00 to 5:30 that will launch into the traditional Day of Remembrance program. "Swingposium" combines the pulsating beats of the taiko drum with the exuberant energy of swing music and dance. Seating is limited. Remembrance Speaker: Dr. Amy Iwasaki Mass: Dr. Amy Iwasaki Mass is Professor Emerita at Whittier College, where she taught for 25 years. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, except for the years she was incarcerated with her family in the Heart Mountain, Wyoming concentration camp. Dr. Mass has made numerous presentations and published many articles about the psychological impact of the concentration camp experience on Japanese Americans. She continues to speak at Day of Remembrance events, at universities and she recently appeared in a film about her powerful 1981 testimony before the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC). Dr. Mass has been a social worker for 60 years and is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including a Fulbright Teaching Award, Irvine Foundation Grant, Institute of American Cultures Fellowship, and Phi Beta Kappa from U.C. Berkeley, where she received her B.A. She also holds a Master of Social Work from USC and a Doctorate in Social Welfare from UCLA.
10. Al-Salaam Alikum, inshaAllah, scheduled Sheik Ibrahim's Arabic Halaqah at BVMCC will be Thursday March 12, 2020. Please join us for Isha prayers at 8:00 PM at our center on 5885 Santa Teresa Blvd. #113 San Jose, CA 95123 then, the very informative & thought provoking Halaqah in Arabic with on-the-fly English translation by Br. Moath. Pizza, refreshments, and tea will be served after the Halaqah, inshaAllah. Please note: this is a change of the Halaqah timing from the 2nd Thursday of the month to 1st Thursday of the month (this change is during the daylight saving time months).
11. Asalaam Alikum, dear friends, happy New Year! We're excited about 2020 and every opportunity to mobilize power in and for American Muslim communities this year. At the same time, we know we will have our work cut out for us. In that spirit, I’m writing to share several full-time and part-time openings at CAIR San Francisco Bay Area (CAIR-SFBA). If you are qualified and interested, please apply. If you know someone else who would be a good fit, I hope you'll encourage them to apply! Full-Time: 1) Managing Attorney 2) Development Manager. Part-Time: 1) Immigrants' Rights Attorney 2) Community Canvasser(s). Less familiar with CAIR? We're the nation's largest Muslim civil rights organization. CAIR-SFBA in particular is the third largest CAIR office with 17 staff pushing the cutting edge of promoting justice and empowering American Muslims in the most progressive region in the country. We're an equal opportunity employer and seeking hard working, experienced candidates who will be critical to continuing to grow our work during this difficult time in our country's history. Have questions? Please feel free to message me. Sincerely, Zahra Billoo, Executive Director. Follow Me on Twitter: @zahrabilloo. Council on American-Islamic Relations San Francisco Bay Area Office 3160 De La Cruz Blvd., Ste. 110 Santa Clara, CA 95054 408.986.9874 ca.cair.com/sfba
12. Asalaam Alikum, Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) is accepting applications for both its Scholarship and Congressional Internship Program!
a) Congressional Internship Program: Our 10-week summer internship program, beginning May 25th is fully paid by ISF to give Muslims students and recent graduates the opportunity to work in congressional offices to become well-versed in the creation and implementation of policy and to experience working on the Hill. Access the application here: https://smr.to/p62478 Deadline to apply is January 6, 2020!
b) Scholarship Program:
ISF offers scholarships to Muslim students majoring in media or policy related fields. Since 2009, we have awarded $1.3 million to 394 American Muslims in our supported fields. Our scholarships range from $3,000-$10,000. Access the application here: https://smr.to/p62124 Deadline to apply is March 21, 2020! Apply now! Please contact us at con...@islamicscholarshipfund.org with any questions. Best wishes, Director Somayeh Nikooei 650-995-6782 Islamic Scholarship Fund 1935A Addison St. Berkeley CA 94704 www.IslamicScholarshipFund.org
13. Assalamu Alaikum Friends and Community Members, I am pleased to share that CAIR California's 9th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC) will insha'Allah be taking place on Monday, June 8. MDAC is the state's largest Muslim civic engagement event of the year. At a time when our rights and civil liberties are under attack, it is crucial we defend our rights by getting involved in legislative advocacy. Last year, your advocacy efforts at MDAC led to the passage of the California Act to Save Lives (AB 392) which significantly limits when police officers can use deadly force. We also advocated for adding Ethnic Studies into high school requirement (AB 331) and restoring the voting rights to people on parole (ACA 6). Join us for a full day of leadership training, advocacy, and empowerment. Students, families, and community members from throughout the state are encouraged to attend. Mark your calendars now for Monday, June 8, and look out for future updates as to when registration opens. Sincerely, Courtney Mangus, CAIR-SFBA, Programs Coordinator
14. Al-Salaam Alikum, We have been reviving the AMP Chapter in the Bay Area since late last year. We have developed a monthly course on Palestine for youth, primarily high school students. This course is free of cost and will take place in two locations, UC Berkeley and MCA. I was hoping that you can share the information below on your list serve. I appreciate it in advance and thank you for your continued communal updates. Best, Hani Kharufeh. The AMP Bay Area Chapter is proud to announce Youth Education Classes, now open for enrollment. The purpose of this course is to educate, inspire, and awaken youth to the history and reality of the Occupation of Palestine. This monthly course will be taught by young professionals, addressing the Question of Palestine for youth who are eager to learn. Palestine is the last settler colonial project to be commissioned in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and it is still unfolding as we enter into the 21st Century. The course will take place either the second or last Sunday of each month, depending on the location of the course. The course will be composed of activities, field trips, guest speakers, film screening, workshops and cultural lessons in addition to course content. Lunch will be provided for students free of charge. Registration Link: https://goo.gl/forms/vZCtv59sE9n273m83. AMP Bay Area FB: https://www.facebook.com/ampalestinebayarea/ AMP Contact Email: bay...@ampalestine.org
15. Al-Salaam Alikum, I hope this message finds you all full of hope, goodness, and success. Last week our office announced that we would begin offering immigration legal services. We wanted to make sure that you saw the announcement and were aware of the new services which may benefit your community. We are now offering low-cost or pro bono legal assistance for immigration matters. Our office will assist individuals with: 1) Citizenship applications. 2) Adjustment of status. 3) Family petitions. 4) Asylum. 5) Temporary Protected Status (TPS). 6) T and U-visas. 7) Violence against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions. Community members, who would like to obtain more information or schedule an appointment, can contact us at 408.986.9874 or at bit.ly/cairsfbareport. We would appreciate if you would include this information in your announcements, newsletters, and any social media platforms. We are also in the process of planning 2018 legal clinics where community members will be able to get individual help completing their naturalization applications. If your masjid would be interested in hosting one, please feel free to let me know. We would also appreciate if you would share the new services/information with your communities. Thank you for your support. We are excited to see you soon! Peace, Ossama Kamel
16. Asalaam Alikum, inshaAllah this email finds you well! Muslim Family Camp will be from Aug 21-23, 2020 inshaAllah. Registration will open up end of March/Beginning of April, so please keep an eye out for another email around that time. Please visit our Facebook page for any additional updates. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at muslimfa...@gmail.com, Jazakum Allah Kairan, MFC.
17. There has been an increase in the number of bias attacks on Muslim individuals and organizations in recent weeks. If you experience any type of harassment or attack because of your racial or religious identity, please inform CAIR to receive the assistance you need. All reports are confidential and can be made online at: bit.ly/cairsfbareport
18. Math Tutoring: Do you need help in Math? Or you like to strengthen your basics in Math? Let’s get started now. I am an experienced tutor with 30 years of experience as a high school teacher of Mathematics. Including: Algebra I, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics, Calculus, and Math SAT Preparation. Please call me @ 1-408-643-9339. Br. Mohammad Shadid.
19. Arabic Lessons and Qur’an Recitation Lessons: If you like to learn the basics of Arabic Language. Or like to know Arabic Grammar. Or like to study Rhetoric of Arabic Language. If you like to memorize Qur’an. Or like to Recite Qur’an with Tajweed. Or like to learn about Islamic History. Please call me @ 1-408-643-9339. Br. Mohammad Shadid.
Price: $25.00 /hr.
20. MCA’s Islamic full Funeral services announcement:
a) Over-night storage facility for the deceased
b) Transportation from place of death to Masjid then to family’s choice of cemetery
c) Ghusl facility at Masjid AnNoor
d) Janaza prayer at the Masjid or the cemetery
e) One phone call service and helping the family throughout the Janaza service
f) Phone number to call (408) 839-9313 or Fun...@mcabayarea.org
21. BVMCC’s New Building Committee announcement:
BVMCC need your full support to purchase a bigger property, please make duaa’,
spread the message and donate generously only toward the new Masjid Project but
also to the operation expenses of the current Masjid; please donate generously
at www.bvmcc.org, for those who donated already, we ask Allah to reward you many
folds, those who didn’t we ask Allah to give you wealth so that you can
participate in this great opportunity. We are also conducting a second survey
about our demographic and your proximity to the Masjid; please take a minute
from your time to fill the survey (copy & paste link):
https://docs.google.com/a/bvmcc.org/forms/d/1EY1fSTG1nH-dHtypR81Duw3_0NQBoRdMlw5Dysg1Rpw/viewform
22. Please see the board members to renew your membership or complete a renewal form online at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEd5OC1RVW1LaVlYTVJNZk1yN19Zd1E6MQ. If you are not a member and would like to be, complete the blue membership form.
23. The BVMCC had secured a wireless credit/debit card processing terminal for our donors’ convenience. Online: for BVMCC’s general donation use the PayPal link on www.BVMCC.net on the upper left of the home page; for BVMCC’s New Building Fund donation use the PayPal link on www.BVMCC.net on the upper right of the home page. To donate “Stocks” or “Equities” please see Br. Husam for BVMCC’s Charles Schwab account number. For Cash, Checks or Money Orders use designated boxes. Thank you for your support. Non-monetary donations to the BVMCC, generally, are not accepted for the lack of space, please see any of the board members that will consider case by case basis, do not leave any cloth or food donation without checking with the board. We appreciate your cooperation.
If you are the last person to leave the Masjid please be sure to lock the door of the Masjid using the key in the lockbox hanging on the door from the outside, thank you.
Jazakum Allah Khyran
CAIR advisory
Help Keep Our Communities Safe
Al-Salaam Alikum BVMCC Community Members, in light of the recent spate of mosque vandalism incidents around the nation, CAIR-San Francisco Bay Area is sharing this advisory on how we can all help keep our communities safe. As CAIR offices across the country continue to follow up with our communities and law enforcement regarding the different incidents that have occurred, we advise community members to take the following basic safety precautions:
A) Avoid walking to and from vehicles alone went it is dark outside.
B) Avoid loitering in parking lots or isolated areas within mosque or Eid Salat facilities.
C) Be aware of emergency exits within mosque and other facilities were services are held.
D) Obey all parking regulations and traffic laws; they exist to keep us safe.
E) All children must be attended to at all times.
F) Report suspicious activity to police and mosque leadership right away. Suspicious behavior may include:
a) Taking pictures of the facility or of people or groups of people that the photographer does not know.
b) Walking back and forth repeatedly in front of mosque facility
c) Coming and going to mosque facility without staying or without having any legitimate purpose
d) Approaching community members at random
e) Hate speech, including emails and voicemail messages
G) Consider when and how you "post" on social media the time and location of large Muslim gatherings.
H) Discuss safety measures with your family and have emergency plans, including meeting points, emergency contacts, and basic safety tips. Please also take a moment to review this detailed "Community Safety Kit" and contact the CAIR-SFBA civil rights department at 408.986.9874 if you have any questions.