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Biden will announce early Israel-Saudi normalization moves, officials say

Posted on July 14, 2022

Ynet By: Itamar Eichner July 13, 2022 During Biden visit, Riyadh could announce it will allow Israeli flights to Far East using kingdom’s airspace and Israeli Muslims to arrive for holy pilgrimage on indirect flights U.S. President Joe Biden, who will arrive in Israel Wednesday afternoon, will launch initial moves toward normalizing relations between Israel Continue Reading »

Momentum of the new Middle East – opinion

Posted on July 9, 2022

The Jerusalem Post Op-ed by: Rabbi Marc Schneier July 8, 2022 I have no doubt that when Saudi Arabia reaches out its hand toward Israel, the friendship will be deep and sustainable. President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia is sparking speculation about the future of US policy in the region and the prospect of Continue Reading »

Israeli ‘Tzohar’ rabbis in talks to oversee kosher food at Qatar World Cup

Posted on June 15, 2022

The Jerusalem Post By: Lahav Harkov June 9, 2022 Israel, FIFA and Qatar finalized an arrangement by which Israelis can attend the World Cup on Thursday. Israeli rabbinical organization Tzohar is in negotiations to provide supervision for kosher food at the World Cup in Qatar in November, Tzohar chairman Rabbi David Stav confirmed on Thursday. Continue Reading »

Reconciliation with Turkey works

Posted on April 20, 2022

Ynet By: Itamar Eichner April 20, 2022 Israel’s leading newspaper features a profile of Rabbi Schneier. “The events on the Temple Mount were the first test since the reconciliation between Israel and Turkey began and I am glad we were successful. Erdogan is committed today to resolving disputes through diplomatic channels. It is an authentic, Continue Reading »

Russia-Ukraine war: Plight of Crimean Tatars foreshadows more war crimes

Posted on April 19, 2022

The Jerusalem Post By: Rabbi Marc Schneier April 19, 2022 The Crimean Tatars, largely Muslims, trace their history in the Ukrainian peninsula back many centuries, most of which are marked indelibly by Russian oppression. Each day brings us new horrors from the front lines in Ukraine as Russia’s aggression intensifies, with the names of Bucha Continue Reading »

Herzog’s visit to Ankara shows strong US-Turkey ties: US rabbi

Posted on April 1, 2022

Daily Sabah By: Daily Sabah with AA April 1, 2022 Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett may visit Ankara after Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu’s visit to Tel Aviv, says Rabbi Schneier A prominent leader of the Jewish community in the United States, Rabbi Marc Schneier, commenting on the developing relations between Turkey and Israel, said that Continue Reading »

US rabbi says Israeli president’s visit to Turkiye shows strong Washington-Ankara ties

Posted on April 1, 2022

Anadolu Agency By: Betul Yuruk April 1, 2022 Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett may visit Ankara after Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu’s visit to Tel Aviv, says Rabbi Schneier NEW YORK  Rabbi Marc Schneier, a prominent leader of the Jewish community in the US and former schoolmate of Israeli President Isaac Herzog who assisted in his Continue Reading »

A Changed Turkey Can Be a Benefit to All

Posted on March 31, 2022

Jewish Journal By: Rabbi Marc Schneier March 31, 2022 Change is happening fast in Turkey, and countries from Europe to the Middle East and the US are taking note. On the brink of international isolation not so long ago, we have seen President Recep Tayyip Erdogan usher in a far-reaching geopolitical recalibration in recent months, Continue Reading »

Behind Israel’s rekindled flame with Turkey, a rabbi with a penchant for matchmaking

Posted on March 11, 2022

The Times of Israel By: Tal Schneider March 11, 2022 Marc Schneier, an influential and controversial rabbi to American celebrities and Gulf sheikhs alike, describes his role in bringing Herzog and Erdogan together As far as rabbis go, Marc Schneier is no stranger to the royal courts and sheikhdoms of the Arab world’s petro-kingdoms. The Continue Reading »

Rabbi Schneier: Normalization with Israel contributes to US relations

Posted on March 9, 2022

Hurriyet By: Mohammed Kafadar March 09, 2022 Rabbi Schneier, who came to Ankara within the scope of Israeli President Herzog’s visit to Turkey, said that the development of relations with Israel would make a positive contribution to Turkey-US relations. President of the USA-based Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, Rabbi Marc Schneier, answered the questions of the Continue Reading »

Herzog’s visit to turn new page in Turkey-Israel ties: US rabbi

Posted on March 8, 2022

Daily Sabah By: Meryem Ilayda Atlas March 08, 2022 Israeli President Herzog’s visit to Turkey is expected to not only mend ties between the two countries but also have positive repercussions for the region and improve Turkey-U.S. relations, according to a key representative of the American Jewish community Israeli President Isaac Herzog will pay a Continue Reading »

It’s Time for a New Black-Jewish Alliance | Opinion

Posted on February 1, 2022

Newsweek By: Derrick Johnson and Rabbi Marc Schneier President and CEO of the NAACP; President of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding February 01, 2022 You may wonder why the president and CEO of the NAACP and a prominent New York rabbi are joining forces for Black History Month. The answer is simple: Today, our communities Continue Reading »