Seattle Jewish school turned mosque brings Jews and Muslims together

“We’ve got lots of plans,” Cherry Street Village project manager Koloud “Kay” Tarapolsi said. “The only thing holding us back is our imaginations.”

The Islamic School of Seattle in 2007. Community figures hope to turn the property into a multifaith cultural center.

The Islamic School of Seattle in 2007. Community figures hope to turn the property into a multifaith cultural center.

(photo credit: JOE MABEL/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)

ByEMILY ALHADEFF

MAY 7, 2021 01:04

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