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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 »

Students and faith groups pledge ‘to stand up for the other’

Posted on November 9, 2016

New Jersey Jewish News By Debra Rubin http://njjewishnews.com/article/32510/students-and-faith-groups-pledge-to-stand-up-for-the-other#.WkKNglWnHcv Campus, state, and religious leaders stood up at Rutgers University to support each other against a torrent of hateful actions against religious and ethnic communities triggered by fears of terrorism and a divisive election season. The Stand Up for the Other Rally, held Nov. 1 at the Continue Reading »

The Spread Hummus not Hate rally bridges gaping interfaith divides, soothes election season tensions

Posted on October 27, 2016

HuffPost By Patrick Burnett October 27, 2016 The 2016 presidential campaign has left many Americans shaken to their very core. More than half of Americans have reported this election being, at minimum, “a somewhat significant source of stress.” Meanwhile, women who have come forth recounting sexual assaults committed by one of the candidates are now being both Continue Reading »

‘Spread Hummus Not Hate’ rally emphasizes Jewish-Muslim solidarity

Posted on October 21, 2016

The Washington Jewish Week speaks with the FFEU’s Walter Ruby about the ‘Spread Hummus Not Hate’ rally

Les musulmans pris entre deux feux

Posted on October 5, 2016

HuffPost (French) By Marc Cheb Sun October 5, 2016 Une nouvelle attaque terroriste commise au “nom de l’islam”. Depuis le 11 septembre 2001, en Occident ou en Orient, ces attentats ensanglantent le monde. Et ils éclaboussent tous les musulmans. En France comme ailleurs, les citoyens musulmans sont pris entre deux feux: une tentative de rapt de leur Continue Reading »

10 US Muslim leaders urge Hamas to release remains of Israeli soldiers

Posted on September 26, 2016

Jewish Telegraphic Agency Washington – Ten U.S. Muslim leaders, including both Muslims in Congress, urged Hamas to return to Israel the remains of two soldiers. “In the name of Almighty God the most merciful and compassionate, we appeal to you on the basis of humanity and charity to release the remains of Hadar Goldin and Continue Reading »

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From Crown Heights riots to an imam’s slaying in Queens, it’s time for compassion

Posted on August 19, 2016

The Washington Post By Rabbi Marc Schneier and Russell Simmons Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Crown Heights riots, perhaps the worst day in the history of Jewish-black relations. On Aug. 19, 1991, a Jewish driver accidentally struck and killed a black child in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The tragedy touched off three days of anti-Jewish Continue Reading »

To End Terrorism In Europe, Muslims And Jews Must Reach Out To Each Other

Posted on August 11, 2016

Huffington Post By Rabbi Marc Schneier In the wake of a series of horrific terrorist killings in Europe over the past two weeks in France, Germany and elsewhere — starting with the horrifying mass murder of 84 people in Nice at Bastille Day celebrations by a petty-criminal-turned-apparent-jihadist-warrior who ran over people with a truck, followed Continue Reading »