Muslim-Jewish Relations. Since 2007, FFEU pioneered and has become the global address for Muslim-Jewish relations. Our programs span over 30 countries with a vast global network of grassroots organizations. Our global partners include heads of states and leaders from Muslim and Jewish communities supporting our groundbreaking efforts.
THE FOUNDATION FOR ETHNIC UNDERSTANDING IS THE GLOBAL ADDRESS FOR MUSLIM-JEWISH RELATIONS AND THE NATIONAL ADDRESS FOR BLACK-JEWISH RELATIONS
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Black-Jewish Relations. FFEU was founded in 1989 by Rabbi Marc Schneier and the late Joseph Papp while tensions were increasing between the Jewish and African-American communities. For over two decades, the FFEU was instrumental in repairing this historic alliance. In 2014, as it celebrated its 25th anniversary, the FFEU was honored by the United States Congress as the national address for Black-Jewish relations.
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FFEU's Historic Role in Advancing Middle East Peace
The historic peace agreement between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced last Thursday is a long-standing prediction that FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier has been discussing for years due to his strong personal relationships with the leadership of the Gulf countries and Israel.
Rabbi Schneier, a trailblazer and foremost thought leader in Gulf-Israel relations, was interviewed by the world’s leading and most prestigious media outlets regarding the critical role he has played in advancing Gulf-Israel relations, as well as his outlook on the region’s future.
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IN THE NEWS
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Road to Saudi ties with Israel being paved, cautiously (The Associated Press)
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No deal with Israel, but Saudi pushes outreach to Jews (Agence France-Presse)
- Rabbi Marc Schneier’s Op-ed: Muslims and Jews of the Gulf can set an inspiring example (Arab News)
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‘Gulf states look to Israel to be their defender and protector’ (Arutz Sheva)
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Bahrain, Israel normalize ties: Seven events that led to the deal (Al Arabiya English)
- Rabbi Marc Schneier’s Op-ed: Bahrain’s recognition of Israel reveals a vision for the future of the region (Arab News)
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Bahrain deal spotlights Saudi’s stealth normalisation with Israel (Agence France-Presse)
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Netanyahu Lands in US to Sign Historic Peace Deals with Bahrain, UAE (Christian Broadcast Network (CBN))
- Rabbi Marc Schneier’s Op-ed: Years in the making: Bahrain and Israel establish relations (The Jerusalem Post)
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Rabbi with ties to Bahraini king: There’s ‘momentum’ in Gulf for peace with Israel (Times of Israel)
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Trump announces Bahrain-Israel normalization of ties (Al Arabiya English)
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Bahrain-Israel embarks on a new era of co-operation, development (24/7 News)
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Bahrain joining UAE in normalizing ties with Israel, Trump announces (i24 News)
Rabbi Marc Schneier

In 1989, Rabbi Schneier founded the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding originally to rebuild the historic Black-Jewish alliance in the United States and for nearly the past 15 years, to build Muslim-Jewish relations globally.
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The Role of the Jewish Community in Combating Racial Injustice and Racial Inequality




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Response to COVID-19

August 9, 2020 | USA Today
Could COVID-19 be the catalyst to bring peace to the Middle East? | Opinion
A global pandemic maybe able to accomplish what centuries of politicians could not —achieve peace in the Middle East.
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July 3, 2020 | The Times of Israel
Israeli and Emirati firms sign ‘historic agreement’ to jointly combat COVID-19
Companies from Israel and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday signed an agreement to join forces to research and development technology in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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May 24, 2020





