MoJoW is the Cambridge Muslim-Jewish Women's Dialogue Group. It is a Cambridge-based forum for Muslim and Jewish women to engage in religiously orientated dialogue and activities. MoJoW was initially created when two friends, one Muslim and one Jewish, decided that other people should have the opportunity to develop friendships like theirs. An additional impetus was the mutual feeling that Islamic and Jewish societies on campus did not generally have a positive relationship. Subsequently MoJoM, the men's equivalent to MoJoW, has been formed.

The groups have been running for over two years and organise discussions about issues that are relevant to them in respect to their faith. For example, the MoJoW group has discussed topics such as fasting, women's modesty and religious dietary requirements; MoJoM have debated issues around Halacha and Sharia. Both groups also have guest speakers, parties and culture festivals.

These dialogue events have been particularly popular and have received very positive feedback from both Muslim and Jewish students.

Project type

• University groups

Region

• Cambridge