Archive: February 2019

Why are Gulf nations cosying up to Israel?

Posted on February 3, 2019

Interview with Rabbi Marc Schneier CNN’s Connect the World with Becky Anderson February 3, 2019 American Rabbi Marc Schneier, who wants to improve Jewish ties with the Arab nations, says there’s a transformation process underway that could reshape the region. Below is the transcript of the interview: ANDERSON: A push for tolerance that my next Continue Reading »

Pope heads to Abu Dhabi for first papal visit to Arabian peninsula

Posted on February 3, 2019

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier shared with Financial Times that there is a shift in the Gulf to develop Jewish communities as states engage more in interfaith activity — but it is also a result of warming relations with Israel.

Interview with Rabbi Schneier: “We are living in remarkable times and the opportunities are endless”

Posted on January 30, 2019

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier shared his thoughts on the UAE declaring 2019 as the YearofTolerance and about the magic recipe for achieving world peace.

Reclamation: A Cultural Policy for Arab-Israeli Partnership

Posted on January 29, 2019

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy recently developed a monograph about Arab-Israeli partnership. The findings suggest that “a campaign to take back the region’s cultural space for supporters of Arab-Israeli partnership is feasible and warranted,” and Rabbi Marc Schneier is honored to be included in such an important piece.

FFEU Executive Director Chris Sacarabany at the Jewish Africa Conference in New York City

Posted on January 28, 2019

FFEU Executive Director Chris Sacarabany joined Elmehdi Boudra, President of Mimouna Association and Dr. Ephraim Isaac, Director of the Institute of Semitic Studies at Princeton, at the Jewish Africa Conference – Past, Present, and Future sponsored by the American Sephardi Federation and Mimouna Association. The event, which was held at the Center for Jewish History Continue Reading »

Israels Beziehung zu den Golf-Staaten

Posted on January 28, 2019

ARD By Dr. Susanne Glass January 28, 2019 Interview: Susanne Glass | Kamera: Alex Goldgraber | Schnitt: Ethan Spilkin Marc Schneier ist ein US-amerikanischer Rabbiner sowie Gründer und Präsident der „Foundation for Ethnic Understanding“. Außerdem Gründungsrabbiner der Hampton Synagoge in Westhampton Beach, New York. Vor allem aber gilt er als exzellenter Kenner der Golf-Staaten, der Continue Reading »

Searching for Muslim Jewish Answers

Posted on January 28, 2019

Excellent interview with FFEU European Coordinator Samiaha Hathroubi on the groundbreaking work she is doing in Europe for FFEU and the future prospects of interfaith dialogue.

Israels neue Freunde

Posted on January 25, 2019

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier recently spoke to NZZ (the largest Swiss paper) about Israel-Gulf diplomatic relations and how they are getting close.

Qatar Consulting NY Rabbi About Welcoming Jews to World Cup in 2022

Posted on January 2, 2019

The Jewish Voice By: Brian Richardson January 02, 2019 Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup and has already been mired in controversy over the past few years. The country, not known for its human rights record, has allowed the construction of the soccer stadiums and other facilities in blistering heat, done by workers who Continue Reading »