Images of NYC’s Religious Diversity
Colleen Scheck, Producer
The Brooklyn Public Library is currently featuring “Diversity of Devotion” — a photo documentary project depicting 27 religions practiced within the five boroughs of New York City. Stephanie Keith, whose photos we featured in a narrated slideshow for our program “Living Vodou”, is one of the 36 contributing photographers.
The project “…was conceived as a response to global religious tensions which intensified in the wake of 9/11. Professional and amateur photographers from around the world volunteered to explore New York City’s richly variegated spiritual life and discover how diversity in belief and practice enriches our own individual experience… Our project aims to remind us all how fortunate we are to live in a city where myriad beliefs coexist in peace and tolerance; we can connect to others and share comfort, sadness, hope and joy as we walk our unique spiritual paths.”
Here’s a few examples of photos from the Brooklyn exhibit: 
Chinese Yeshiva Student (photo: Jenny Jozwiak)
Woman Singing Praise (photo: Melanie Einzig)
Imam Bayran at Masjid Taqwa (photo: Omar Mullick)
Spiritual Healing (photo:Tammy Meadows)
