Press Releases

Rabbi Marc Schneier of New York, widely considered one of the most influential Jewish figures in the Muslim world, announced the opening of the first Kosher kitchen ever in Qatar in time for the opening match of the FIFA World Cup. The monthlong event is expected to attract thousands of Jewish fans from overseas.

The Hampton Synagogue and the Synagogue in Bahrain will join together in historic solidarity to participate in the March of the Living’s “Let There Be Light” Campaign” where synagogues around the world will illuminate their buildings to commemorate of Kristallnacht. The two synagogues will keep their lights on during the evening of November 9 as a symbol of mutual commitment in the shared battle against contemporary anti-Semitism, racism, hatred and intolerance.

Mazel Tov and Mabrouk to Israel and Bahrain on this historic announcement on establishing diplomatic relations. Throughout my close relationship with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain for more than a decade, this is something we have discussed many times and I have heard him talk repeatedly about his overriding interest and genuine desire to see the establishment of relations between his kingdom and Israel. Today, his dream became a reality.

Following the tragic death of George Floyd and protests taking place around the country, Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU) President Rabbi Marc Schneier has launched a historic series with five of the top U.S. civil rights leaders focusing on the role of the Jewish community in combatting racial injustice and racial inequality.

Rev. Al Sharpton, founder of the National Action Network, has put together a group of African American clergy and civil rights leaders to meet with Rabbi Marc Schneier, president of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, to condemn the horrific attacks on Jews in the New York Metropolitan Area over the past few weeks.

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.

The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding’s (FFEU) Rabbi Marc Schneier and the Muslim World League’s Secretary General Dr. Muhammad Al-Issa were awarded the “Children of Abraham” award by the Florence School of Advanced Studies for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue today at the 40th annual Meeting for Friendship Amongst Peoples.

Former Belgium Justice Ministry official Selim Cherkaoui has joined the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU) as its European Coordinator. Cherkaoui is based in Brussels and will lead continued efforts in bringing together European Muslims and Jews.

The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU) released a first of a kind study today that shows that Evangelical Christian and Muslim relations is the greatest interreligious challenge in America today. The study found that Evangelicals have little interest in interacting or learning more about Muslims.

Nusantara President Imam Shamsi Ali and FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier will hold a huge interfaith vigil in response to the terror attack in New Zealand’s Al Noor and Linwood Mosques. NYC elected officials, interfaith and community leaders are expected to be in attendance at the vigil on March 17th at the Jamaica Muslim Center, the largest Muslim community in New York City.