Press Releases

Foundation For Ethnic Understanding Releases First Study Examining Muslim Jewish Relations In America

Posted on March 19, 2018

The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU) released a first of a kind study today that provides a national benchmark measuring opinions and behaviors of Jewish and Muslim Americans. The study showed that the gaps between the two groups were smaller than previously thought.

Rabbi Marc Schneier & FFEU Debuts The World Premiere Of “Jinn” At Prestigious SXSW Film Festival

Posted on March 7, 2018

The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU), the global address for Muslim Jewish relations, and its president Rabbi Marc Schneier debuted the world premiere of “Jinn” at the prestigious SXSW film festival.

Rabbi Marc Schneier Leads First-Ever Synagogue Mission To Gulf State

Posted on February 12, 2018

FFEU President and Founding Rabbi of the The Hampton Synagogue Rabbi Marc Schneier will lead the first-ever Synagogue mission to Bahrain on February 25, 2018.

FFEU President Confers With Azerbaijan President

Posted on December 21, 2017

Rabbi Marc Schneier, president of the FFEU, met with the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev at the Presidential Palace in Baku to discuss strengthening Muslim-Jewish relations globally.

FFEU Teams With AJPA To Create New Award Recognizing Excellence In Interfaith Relations Reporting

Posted on October 8, 2017

The FFEU has announced that it will partner with the American Jewish Press Association (AJPA) to create a new award to recognize Excellence in Interfaith Relations Reporting.

Star-Studded Event To Celebrate Unity At The Foundation For Ethnic Understanding 2017 Gala In Los Angeles

Posted on October 8, 2017

The FFEU will honor Scooter Braun, Hasan Minhaj, Will Packer, Ben Silverman and Hassan Al Thawadi for their commitment towards advancing ethnic understanding, at its Los Angeles Benefit.

New York Rabbi To Be Honorary Grand Marshal Of Muslim Day Parade

Posted on September 1, 2017

Rabbi Marc Schneier, president and founder of the FFEU has been named the honorary grand marshal of the Muslim Day Parade.

American Muslim And Jewish Leaders To Danish Ambassador: Ban Of Kosher/Halal Ritual Slaughter Creates A Hostile Environment For Jews, Muslims In Denmark

Posted on March 24, 2017

A delegation of American Muslim and Jewish leaders, led by FFEU, met with the Ambassador of Denmark to the US to express their dismay over Denmark’s recent ban on kosher/halal ritual slaughter.

Muslim And Jewish Freedom Riders Travel To Spread Hummus Not Hate On November 5th Throughout Washington, DC

Posted on November 3, 2015

The 2nd Annual Spread Hummus Not Hate bus tour – a joint venture of the FFEU and the Greater Washington Muslim-Jewish Forum – will deliver a hopeful message to Washingtonians.

Rabbi Marc Schneier And FFEU Honored At Congress For 25 Years Of Leadership In Black-Jewish Relations

Posted on June 19, 2014

As the nation marked the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, a unique ceremony took place in the US Capitol, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Freedom Rides Summer and honoring the 25th Anniversary of the FFEU.

European Muslim And Jewish Leaders To Danish Agriculture Minister: We Will Judge You On Your Actions, Not Words Concerning Kosher And Halal Ban

Posted on March 20, 2014

In a meeting with Danish Minister Dan Jorgensen, a delegation of European Muslim and Jewish leaders informed him that his edict banning kosher and halal slaughtering is doing grave damage to Denmark’s image and should be rescinded as soon as possible.

Delegation Of Muslim And Jewish Leaders Receive Assurance From Council Of Europe Secretary General Of Firm Opposition To Circumcision Ban

Posted on January 20, 2014

Muslim leaders had joined Jewish clerics in lobbying in opposition to the controversial resolution supporting banning male circumcision across the continent in discussion with Council of Europe Secretary General Thorborn Jagland.