Archive: October 2019

Season of Twinning: Muslims, Jews Team Up Against Islamophobia, Anti-Semitism

Posted on October 30, 2019

Thousands of Muslims and Jews are preparing to hold another Season of Twinning programme, headed by the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, an organisation specialising in Muslim-Jewish relations, in coordination with Saudi Arabia’s Mecca-based Muslim World League.

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.

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

Un repas d’Iftar avec les représentants des trois religions monothéistes en Tunisie

Posted on June 1, 2018

On 5/30, our partner, the Tunisian association for Support of Minorities hosted an Iftar with Minister Mehdi Ben Gharbia. (Article in French)

FFEU poll on Muslim-Jewish relations: Common Fate, Common Faith

Posted on May 22, 2018

In 2018, the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding released a benchmark study on Jewish-Muslim relations in the United States. This first video highlights the poll results under the theme: “common fate, common faith.”

The bridge-builders of America

Posted on May 22, 2018

Prof. Akbar Ahmed wrote a wonderful article about Walter Ruby and Andra Baylus co-founder of the Greater Washington Muslim-Jewish Forum, FFEU’s partner in Washington DC.

Serving Muslims on Ramadan made me a better Rabbi | Opinion

Posted on May 18, 2018

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier shared his personal experience during an Iftar held at last year in a Mosque in L.A.

A French Muslim woman reflects on her visit with Tunisia’s tiny Jewish community

Posted on May 9, 2018

FFEU European Coordinator Samia Hathroubi’s JTA op-ed about her participation to the Lag b’Omer pilgrimage in Djerba, Tunisia on May 3-4, 2018.

Christian and Jewish Leaders Honor Muslim Country’s Ties With Israel, on Capitol Hill

Posted on April 24, 2018

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier co-hosted a special event in Capitol Hill which focused on the close relationship that Azerbaijan and Israel share, and how it should serve as a model for other Muslim nations.

Jewish, Christian and congressional leaders laud Israel-Azerbaijan ties

Posted on April 23, 2018

FFEU hosted nearly two-dozen Jewish, Christian and congressional leaders for a special event on Capitol Hill to honor Azerbaijan’s longstanding support for Israel amid its 70th-anniversary celebrations.