Watch this inspiring neighborly exchange in honor of Brotherhood and Sisterhood Week
In what can be a polarized world, any opportunity to promote unity and harmony is worth grasping. And in the third week of February each year, we’re invited to do just that during Brotherhood and Sisterhood Week.
This year’s celebration begins on February 16. It continues a tradition started by the National Conference of Christians and Jews (now the National Conference for Community and Justice) and endorsed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1934.
The aim is for people of different faiths and cultures to get together to embrace their similarities and gain a better understanding of their differences.
Watch the video above to see an inspirational exchange between neighbors of different faiths.
The week is observed in schools, churches, synagogues, civic groups, and other organizations across the country. Some ways to take part include:
Sharing food with friends and neighbors in a cultural potluck where everybody brings a dish.
Organizing a Talent Show where people can perform songs, poetry, dances, and other skills that show off their faith or culture.
Creating a community art project, enabling people to contribute artwork unique to their culture.
Holding storytelling sessions that help people understand each other’s cultures and religious points of view.
However you choose to mark the week, each activity should have the same goal: creating friendship, understanding, and unity to help build a better world.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Enjoy this neighbor's kindness during Brotherhood and Sisterhood Week
