Archive: October 2019

Jewish and Muslim Partnership commemorate Anniversary of Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting

Posted on October 24, 2019

Arab Daily News By Ray Hanania October 24, 2019 FOUNDATION FOR ETHNIC UNDERSTANDING & MUSLIM WORLD LEAGUE JOIN TOGETHER FOR SEASON OF TWINNING PROGRAM As the first anniversary of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting approaches, The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU) and the Muslim World League announced an historic partnership for an innovative Season of Twinning Continue Reading »

Jewish And Muslim Historic Interfaith Partnership

Posted on October 23, 2019

As the first anniversary of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting approaches, The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU) and the Muslim World League announced an historic partnership for an innovative Season of Twinning program that will bring together rabbis and imams and their synagogues and mosques.

FFEU European Coordinator Selim Cherkaoui shares new updates in the European Pulpit Exchange Project

Posted on October 22, 2019

FFEU European Coordinator Selim Cherkaoui was in Belgium, Hungary and Czech Republic recently to discuss with different Muslim and Jewish leaders regarding our European Pulpit Exchange Project.

Número De Judíos En El Golfo Aumentará En El Año 5780

Posted on October 16, 2019

Noticias de Israel Por: Marc Schneier / En: Jpost / Traducción de Noticias de Israel By Rudy Ibañez October 16, 2019 Mientras la comunidad judía observa los Altos Días Santos, un tiempo para la introspección y el autoexamen -celebremos uno de los grandes éxitos del año 5779- el florecimiento de la vida judía en el Continue Reading »

FFEU Director Chris Sacarabany on recent developments on the 11th Global Season of Twinning

Posted on October 11, 2019

FFEU Director Chris Sacarabany shares amazing developments on FFEU’s 11th Global Season of Twinning, with Muslim-Jewish and interfaith partners in major cities in 30 countries, including new partners in Africa.

Jewish life in the Gulf will increase in 5780

Posted on October 10, 2019

The Jerusalem Post By Marc Schneier October 10, 2019 This has all set the stage for a historic year in terms of growing Jewish life in the Gulf. As the Jewish community observes the High Holy Days, a time for introspection and self-examination – let us celebrate one of the great successes of the just Continue Reading »

Faces of Pluralism Coordinator Samia Hathroubi at the European Union Anti-Racism and Diversity Week

Posted on October 4, 2019

Faces of Pluralism Coordinator Samia Hathroubi reports on her trip to Brussells as a guest speaker at the European Union Anti-Racism and Diversity Week held on September 23-25, 2019 at the European Parliament.

FFEU European Coordinator Selim Cherkaoui announces the Pulpit Exchange Project

Posted on September 27, 2019

The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding is thrilled to announce its newest twinning initiative, the Pulpit Exchange Project, led by FFEU European Coordinator Selim Cherkaoui. The program aims to strengthen cooperation between imams and rabbis in Europe.

FFEU UK Coordinator Qaisra Sharaz talks about MACFEST 2020

Posted on September 20, 2019

The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding is proud to be a partner and major sponsor for the second year of the award-winning and highly successful Muslim Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST) in Manchester City, UK. FFEU Coordinator and Founder of MACFEST Qaisra Sharaz talks about new development and expansion of the groundbreaking festival to other cities in the country.

FFEU Coordinator Samia Hathroubi introduces the Faiths/Faces of Pluralism program

Posted on September 13, 2019

The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding presents Faiths/Faces of Pluralism, a global grassroots project led by FFEU Coordinator Samia Hathroubi, who will introduce this exciting initiative she is working on in Europe and North America.

Evangelicals Who Distrust Muslims Likely Don’t Know Muslims

Posted on September 12, 2019

Christianity Today By Jayson Casper September 12, 2019 A 2019 survey shows how relationships curb Islamophobia and improve understanding between the two faiths. Earlier this week, a Baptist church in Michigan canceled an event titled, “9/11 Forgotten? Is Michigan Surrendering to Islam?” due to pushback from fellow Christians and politicians. The pastor of Bloomfield Hills Continue Reading »

Hamas denying a chance for Goldins to bury their son is Antisemitism

Posted on September 12, 2019

Rabbi Marc Schneier & Elan Carr Agree: Refusal by Hamas To Return Hadar Goldin’s Remains For Burial Is Blatant Antisemitism