Music in Common

The Abraham JAMMS

Launched in 2010, the Abraham JAMMS aims to deepen understanding between Jews, Christians…

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About this program

, and Muslims and to disrupt, mitigate, and transform the rising tide of faith-based hate, particularly anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim.

Modeled on MIC's flagship JAMMS (Journalism as Music, Multimedia, and Songwriting) methodology, participants find common ground while learning about each other's faith through facilitated conversation and collaborative song-writing.

To date, nearly three dozen Abraham JAMMS sessions have taken place throughout the U.S., Israel, and the West Bank resulting in more than 30 powerful songs written.

An album of some of these songs recorded by musicians representing the three faiths is planned for 2027, accompanied by a documentary short.