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In a recent Op-ed for The Times of Israel, Rabbi Marc Schneier discussed the most significant events in Muslim-Jewish relations which took place in 2018.

The Times Of Israel By Raphael Ahren 24 December 2018, 3:10 pm Marc Schneier, who this month was named a ‘special adviser’ to the king of Bahrain, predicts a Netanyahu visit to Manama as early as January Rabbi Marc Schneier (left) with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir (courtesy The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding) The withdrawal of US troops from Syria has the potential to warm Israel’s ties with the Sunni Arab states, a prominent American rabbi and interfaith activist with extensive ties...

La Stampa By Maurizio Molinari December 2, 2018 Benjamin Netanyahu è accolto dal Sultano dell’Oman, le note dell’«Hatikwa» vengono suonate negli Emirati, l’Arabia Saudita si protegge con tecnologia israeliana, il sovrano del Bahrein invita ministri dello Stato ebraico e il Qatar si accorda con Gerusalemme per inviare ingenti aiuti alla Striscia di Gaza: quanto avvenuto nell’ultimo mese dimostra che la novità in Medio Oriente è lo scongelamento dei rapporti fra le monarchie del Golfo e Israele. Si...

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier's interview with Al-Majalla regarding his work through the lens of a Q&A.

Rabbi Marc Schneier and FFEU executive produced Jinn, a film about a 17-year old girl growing up as an African-American Muslim.

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier was quoted in the article for his forecast that he expects Israel to establish diplomatic relations with Gulf countries by the end of next year.

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier talks about his unique relationship and groundbreaking work with the Gulf states.

CBN By Julie Stahl November 5, 2018 Click here to watch the video interview. JERUSALEM, Israel – He’s been called the rabbi to the Muslim world. New York Rabbi Marc Schneier has been traveling to the Muslim world for a decade, cultivating Jewish-Muslim relationships with royalty and leaders. Schneier, who is president of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, said his first relationship was with the late King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. “(King Abdullah) convened, in 2008, in Madrid,...

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier's interview with Raphael Ahren on his good relations with the ruling families of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and other Gulf states.

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier was interviewed by Larry Gordon regarding the significant steps that have been taken between the Gulf countries with no diplomatic relations with Israel and the Jewish state.