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Mission
'Faith without fear' unites communities through shared values by supporting religious expression without intimidation. We provide an SMS network for connection and prayer, mentorship and education through boxing, and community support rooted in acts of kindness, strength, beauty, non-violence, empathy, and inclusiveness.
Public Prayer & Religious Expression in NYC
- Curing Racism encourages "love thy neighbor"
- We encourage people of all faiths to pray together
- All can pray together in Gov. Hochul’s 2026 call for public prayer
- All houses of worship should be respected by the First Amendment
- Encourage tolerance & acts of kindness
- No intimidation to discourage public expression
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USA Boxing
We will be working closely with USA Boxing, participants to learn trust, teamwork, and unity. Sports teach a simple truth: ability, effort, and character matter most—race, religion, or background don’t score points.
The Five Essentials of Sports That Build Unity
- Shared goals override differences
- Respect is earned through effort
- Rules apply equally to everyone
- Diversity is an advantage
- Fans unite across differences
Through properly supervised, age-appropriate training, participants can practice self-defense skills such as situational awareness, confidence, emotional control, and personal safety.
*All instruction will follow USA Boxing SafeSport standards at USA Boxing approved sanctioned gyms.
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Participate
Anyone who values peace, faith, and kindness can join. No special skills require just a commitment to be inclusive, support, and uplift those practicing their faith.
Ways to Participate
- Participate with SMS text service
- Pray Together and for One Another – all religions join Hochul public prayer
- Stand Up for Faith – Respect and protect people wearing turbans, hijabs, yarmulke,worldhs or any faith-based coverings.
- Engage Through Sports and Community Activities – Participate in USA Boxing or mentorship programs.
- Practice Kindness and Reciprocity – Help neighbors, mentor youth, and act with compassion across cultures and faiths.
- Spread the Message of Peace – Advocate for forgiveness, peace and love over fear or hate.
- Learn Self-Defense at USA Boxing Gyms – Build confidence, learn about others. Want to be one of the first to test our new website? Sign up to become a beta tester and help us shape the future of kippa.world.
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Founder Story – David Simon
Born in 1964 in Bayside, Queens, and grew up playing street ball—where effort, skill, and heart mattered more than race. After my father left in 1966. Life was hard. Moved to Long Island 1973, adopted 1976 , experienced gang life and living on the streets 1978–80.
Everything changed when two friends from Robert Louis Stevenson High School in Harlem took me in and gave me hope through basketball.
Moved to Long Island and continued playing basketball at Jericho and Herricks High Schools. I went on to play college and professional basketball in the IBA/WBL in 1987.
I earned my college degree while working full-time as a flooring contractor. Raised four children who became Division I and HS Varsity athletes. I have trained under Master Chuck Zito and IBF Welter weight champion, Larry Barnes, Currently a USA Boxing Masters competitor starting at age 55.
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