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Jews, evangelicals reach out to Sunni Gulf Arab leaders

Posted on February 4, 2019

Rabbi Marc Schneier talked to AP on how he believes there is a very keen interest in bringing Islam and Judaism together and, the need to sensitize, educate and expose both Gulf leaders and Muslim interfaith leaders to the fact that Israel again is not a political dimension for the Jewish people; but it’s at the very core of their religion.

In profile: the key religious figures in Abu Dhabi during papal visit

Posted on February 4, 2019

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier was named by UAE’s The National as one of the top religious figures in Abu Dhabi during Pope Francis’ visit.

Rabbis Praise Tolerance at UAE Interfaith Conference

Posted on February 4, 2019

FFEU President is honored to be in Abu Dhabi and to represent the Jewish communities in the Gulf during the historic visit of Pope Francis. It marks a new era for interfaith relations.

US rabbi consoled by Sheikh Nahyan after Pittsburgh synagogue attack last year

Posted on February 4, 2019

The National By Gillian Duncan February 4, 2019 Rabbi Schneier, who has been called the Rabbi to the Muslim world, is in the UAE to attend the Global Conference of Human Fraternity In the aftermath of the deadliest attack against Jews in the history of the US, the first phone call of condolence Rabbi Marc Continue Reading »

Pope heads to Abu Dhabi for first papal visit to Arabian peninsula

Posted on February 3, 2019

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier shared with Financial Times that there is a shift in the Gulf to develop Jewish communities as states engage more in interfaith activity — but it is also a result of warming relations with Israel.

Interview with Rabbi Schneier: “We are living in remarkable times and the opportunities are endless”

Posted on January 30, 2019

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier shared his thoughts on the UAE declaring 2019 as the YearofTolerance and about the magic recipe for achieving world peace.

Reclamation: A Cultural Policy for Arab-Israeli Partnership

Posted on January 29, 2019

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy recently developed a monograph about Arab-Israeli partnership. The findings suggest that “a campaign to take back the region’s cultural space for supporters of Arab-Israeli partnership is feasible and warranted,” and Rabbi Marc Schneier is honored to be included in such an important piece.

Searching for Muslim Jewish Answers

Posted on January 28, 2019

Excellent interview with FFEU European Coordinator Samiaha Hathroubi on the groundbreaking work she is doing in Europe for FFEU and the future prospects of interfaith dialogue.

Israels neue Freunde

Posted on January 25, 2019

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier recently spoke to NZZ (the largest Swiss paper) about Israel-Gulf diplomatic relations and how they are getting close.

Qatar Consulting NY Rabbi About Welcoming Jews to World Cup in 2022

Posted on January 2, 2019

The Jewish Voice By: Brian Richardson January 02, 2019 Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup and has already been mired in controversy over the past few years. The country, not known for its human rights record, has allowed the construction of the soccer stadiums and other facilities in blistering heat, done by workers who Continue Reading »

Países árabes establecerán relaciones oficiales con Israel en 2019

Posted on December 31, 2018

Elintelecto Diciembre 31, 2018 Un rabino que ejerce como asesor especial del rey de Baréin asegura que varios países árabes establecerán lazos oficiales con Israel en el año 2019. Marc Schneier, un rabino estadounidense, aseguró el lunes en una entrevista concedida al rotativo israelí The Times of Israel que varios países árabes establecerán, en el Continue Reading »

U.S. rabbi: Jews can be bridge between Muslims and Evangelicals

Posted on December 27, 2018

Rabbi Marc Schneier was interviewed by The Jerusalem Post about the role that the Jewish community can play bringing together Muslims and Evangelical Christians, as well as the FFEU’s upcoming mission bringing top Evangelical leaders to Azerbaijan.