The 2nd Annual Spread Hummus Not Hate bus tour - a joint venture of the FFEU and the Greater Washington Muslim-Jewish Forum - will deliver a hopeful message to Washingtonians.
As the nation marked the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, a unique ceremony took place in the US Capitol, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Freedom Rides Summer and honoring the 25th Anniversary of the FFEU.
In a meeting with Danish Minister Dan Jorgensen, a delegation of European Muslim and Jewish leaders informed him that his edict banning kosher and halal slaughtering is doing grave damage to Denmark's image and should be rescinded as soon as possible.
Muslim leaders had joined Jewish clerics in lobbying in opposition to the controversial resolution supporting banning male circumcision across the continent in discussion with Council of Europe Secretary General Thorborn Jagland.
Former Mayor of New York, David N. Dinkins, joined Reverend Al Sharpton, Marc H. Morial and FFEU leadership in speaking out on knockout game violence and the targeting of Jews.
FFEU is bringing Muslim and Jewish leaders from Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand to Washington D.C. for meetings at the White House, State Department, and Congress to explore the 'American Model' for interfaith relations.
