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Muslim Immigrants Are Among America’s Best

Posted on February 17, 2017

Huffington Post By Rabbi Marc Schneier February 17, 2017 There are many Muslims we know who have made significant contributions to America. As President Donald Trump signed his executive order two weeks ago ending all resettlement of refugees in U.S. for four months and placing an indefinite freeze on people arriving from seven Muslim majority Continue Reading »

As allies of Martin Luther King, Jews must fight for the civil rights of Muslims

Posted on January 9, 2017

In an op-ed for the JTA, FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier writes about how as allies of Martin Luther King, Jews must fight for the civil rights of Muslims

For American Muslims There Is Cause For Hope

Posted on January 3, 2017

In an op-ed for the HuffPost, FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier and Imam Shamsi Ali write about how there is cause for hope for American Muslims

Why we Care: Standing up for the Crimean Tatars

Posted on December 14, 2016

Huffington Post By Rabbi Marc Schneier Tatars children celebrating Eid El Adha in last September with the support of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding Over the course of my more than 25 years as a congregational rabbi, I have taken part in many joyous and memorable simchas (celebrations)—bar and bat-mitzvahs, weddings and holiday celebrations during which members Continue Reading »

‘Stronger together’

Posted on December 13, 2016

New Jersey Jewish News By Michele Alperin Jewish and Muslim women find common ground at Salaam Shalom conference With its core value of building one-to-one relationships that will change the world, the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom challenged each of the 500 Muslim and Jewish women at its 2016 national conference at Drew University in Madison Continue Reading »

In the Trump era, imams and rabbis seek a common strategy to counter anti-Muslim hostility

Posted on December 13, 2016

Jewish Telegraphic Agency By Ron Kampeas Washington – A year ago, when several dozen Washington-area Jewish and Muslim religious and lay leaders jostled for spots in a group picture, the mood was convivial. The most novel item on the agenda for that November 2015 confab was bringing in non-Middle Eastern Muslims into the Jewish-Muslim dialogue. Continue Reading »

Both Feeling Threatened, American Muslims and Jews Join Hands

Posted on December 5, 2016

The New York Times By Laurie Goodstein NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Jolted into action by a wave of hate crimes that followed the election victory of Donald J. Trump, American Muslims and Jews are banding together in a surprising new alliance. They are putting aside for now their divisions over Israel to join forces to resist whatever Continue Reading »

Ellison Pushes Back As Critics Press Attacks

Posted on November 23, 2016

The Jewish Week By Stewert Ain Schumer’s pick for top DNC post defends his Israel record in Jewish Week interview. Keith Ellison, the Minnesota congressman seeking to become chairman of the Democratic National Committee, is pushing back against critics who claim he has ties to radical anti-Israel and anti-Semitic groups. “I have always been a Continue Reading »

Keith Ellison’s ascent signals the Democrats’ willingness to redefine ‘pro-Israel’

Posted on November 22, 2016

Jewish Telegraphic Agency By Ron Kampeas Washington – The most shocking thing about talk of Keith Ellison’s Israel record as he rises within the Democratic Party is how few think it’s shocking. Rep. Ellison, D-Minn., is a leading contender for the chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee, despite a record of tough criticism of Israel Continue Reading »

Right-wing critics take aim at Keith Ellison’s Israel record, Jewish left-wingers rally to his defense

Posted on November 18, 2016

Jewish Telegraphic Agency Washington – Keith Ellison is facing mounting attacks from the pro-Israel right wing as the first Muslim congressman is positioned to lead the Democratic Party. And left-wing Jewish groups are rushing to his defense. The Zionist Organization of America, in a release this week, noted Ellison’s role in drafting a congressional letter Continue Reading »

A Prayer For Donald Trump And America, From An Old Friend

Posted on November 11, 2016

HuffPost By Russell Simmons I have known Donald Trump for nearly thirty years. He has been a real friend. He has been in my home, my office and I have been in his. While I vigorously campaigned against his presidential candidacy, he won the election and I hope he hears these words. Donald, congratulations on becoming our Continue Reading »

Spread Hummus, Not Hate: A Call for Peace

Posted on November 10, 2016

Moment Magazine By Marissa Fox The stickers read “Spread Hummus, Not Hate.” On the American University quad Oct. 20, people wore them as a reminder that we all have a part in conflict resolution. The event was run by the Greater Washington Muslim-Jewish Forum, which ties together Muslim and Jewish activists, and co-sponsored by a Continue Reading »