Rabbi Marc Schneier of Hampton Synagogue and Prominent New York City Imam Host Jewish College Students To Foster Inter-Faith Understanding

Rabbi Marc Schneier of Hampton Synagogue and Prominent New York City Imam Host Jewish College Students To Foster Inter-Faith Understanding
https://www.ffeu.org/2023/11/rabbi-marc-schneier-of-hampton-synagogue-and-prominent-new-york-city-imam-host-jewish-college-student/
…their own communities. “The challenge I made to other Muslim leaders is, we need you to protect and defend Jewish students,” Schneier added. Schneier said he has been committed to…
Right-wing critics take aim at Keith Ellison’s Israel record, Jewish left-wingers rally to his defense
https://www.ffeu.org/2016/11/right-wing-critics-take-aim-at-keith-ellisons-israel-record-jewish-left-wingers-rally-to-his-defense/
…East,” the ZOA said. The ZOA release and a barrage of critical coverage in the conservative media led to the release of comments in Ellison’s defense. “For anyone to attack…
Rabbi Schneier: Normalization with Israel contributes to US relations
https://www.ffeu.org/2022/03/rabbi-schneier-normalization-with-israel-contributes-to-us-relations/
…the US-based Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, focuses on improving the Jewish community’s relations with Muslim communities and American blacks. Aiming to normalize the Gulf-Israel relations in particular, Schneier also worked…
Abbas calls Holocaust ‘heinous crime’
https://www.ffeu.org/2014/04/abbas-calls-holocaust-heinous-crime/
…conclude a just and comprehensive peace in the region” that was rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The statement follows a meeting last week in Ramallah between Abbas and…
The Making of Modern-Day Miracles: Hanukkah With the Chief Rabbi, Imams and Barack Obama
https://www.ffeu.org/2012/12/the-making-of-modern-day-miracles-hanukkah-with-the-chief-rabbi-imams-and-barack-obama/
…Muslims and Jews committed to communication, reconciliation and cooperation. Two weeks ago, as I wrote in my last column, I was one of several rabbis invited to take part in…
Evangelical Christians, Muslims Disagree Politically, Willing To Dialogue – Poll
https://www.ffeu.org/2019/03/evangelical-christians-muslims-disagree-politically-willing-to-dialogue-poll/
…eight countries, six of which are predominantly Muslim. Some 37% of Evangelicals support the travel ban, whereas only 7% of Muslims do. When it comes to Iran, Israel and a…
Foundation For Ethnic Understanding Releases First Study Examining Muslim Jewish Relations In America
https://www.ffeu.org/2018/03/foundation-for-ethnic-understanding-releases-first-study-examining-muslim-jewish-relations-in-america/
…Muslim-Jewish Relations and the national address for African American-Jewish relations. The organization is committed to the belief that direct dialogue between ethnic communities is the most effective path towards reconciliation….
Highlights & Publications
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…sorely needed book, Rabbi Schneier and Imam Ali challenge Jews and Muslims to step out of their comfort zones, find common ground in their shared Abrahamic traditions, and stand together…
With coronavirus, Abrahamic faith practices must change. Here’s why | Opinion
https://www.ffeu.org/2020/05/with-coronavirus-abrahamic-faith-practices-must-change-heres-why-opinion/
…offering baskets and communion trays. Instead, giving baskets will be placed in the sanctuary. While Bishop Stearns offers Communion from the altar, ushers will safely distribute individually self-contained communion elements…
A Failure To See Why Jerusalem Matters to the Other: Muslims and Jews Need To Understand Each Other’s Faith
https://www.ffeu.org/2014/12/a-failure-to-see-why-jerusalem-matters-to-the-other-muslims-and-jews-need-to-understand-each-others-faith/
…a political struggle between two nationalist movements into a religious war, we all have a responsibility to step out of our comfort zones and speak forthrightly to our own community…
Statement From Rabbi Marc Schneier Regarding Bahrain And Israel Announcing That They Will Establish Diplomatic Relations
https://www.ffeu.org/2020/09/statement-from-rabbi-marc-schneier-regarding-bahrain-and-israel-announcing-that-they-will-establish-diplomatic-relations/
…the kingdom and meet with its Jewish community in 2018. He is very proud of his Jewish community, its synagogue and Jewish cemetery and is invested in its growth. Today’s…
NY Rabbi to lead first synagogue mission to Oman, Azerbaijan
https://www.ffeu.org/2019/12/ny-rabbi-to-lead-first-synagogue-mission-to-oman-azerbaijan/
…in the field of Muslim-Jewish relations. “Among the 57 Muslim nations, Azerbaijan is number one when it comes to its support of Israel, its commitment to its indigenous Jewish community…