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“Azerbaijan is a global example of inter-religious cooperation, dialogue and coexistence,” Rabbi Marc Schneier, President of the US Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, told journalists. “For me personally as a Rabbi, there are three boxes it checks off. First, Azerbaijan, among the 57 Muslim nations, I believe is Israel’s greatest friend. Second, Azerbaijan and President Ilham Aliyev have a great reverence for the Jewish community of Azerbaijan. People believe there could be between 25,000...

Azerbaijan’s Embassy in the United States hosted a presentation of the Azerbaijani edition of the book “Sons of Abraham: A Candid Conversation about the Issues That Divide and Unite Jews and Muslims,” co-authored by Rabbi Marc Schneier and Imam Shamsi Ali. The presentation ceremony was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in the U.S., members of the Jewish and Muslim communities, as well as researchers. In his opening remarks, Khazar Ibrahim, Azerbaijani Ambassador to the...

Pope Francis had an unprecedented interfaith impact across the globe, specifically between the three Abrahamic religions. In the days since Pope Francis’ passing, he has been rightly hailed as both a reformer and a man of humility and compassion, someone who role-modeled for leaders of all religious traditions a spirit of love for and solidarity with the poor and powerless. Yet another important aspect of Francis’ legacy has received little attention. Pope Francis waves to well-wishers on Sept....

Ankara quietly working to block Israel in international forums while expanding military role in Syria, but talks mediated by Azerbaijan expected to continue; ‘Both sides need this,’ source says despite rising tensions Itamar Eichner|04.10.25 | 15:41 As talks between Turkey and Israel continue with Azerbaijan as the mediator, a source familiar with the details revealed that “the understanding is that both sides need this, and therefore the decision is that there will be continued...

Rabbi Marc Schneier discusses Israel-Azerbaijan relations and Azerbaijan’s role in bridging the gap between Israel and the Muslim world on CBC TV, one of the major TV stations in Azerbaijan, translated into Russian. Click Here to Watch the Video

Mashkevich began the Kazakhstan Jewish Congress and was one of the founders of the European Resources group. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF MARCH 24, 2025 18:51 Updated: MARCH 24, 2025 20:27 Left to right: Alexander Mashkevich, Israeli Chief Rabbis, Rabbi Marc Schneier, Israeli Ambassador to Kazakhstan Edwin Glusman at the 18th anniversary celebration of Astana Main Synagogue dedicated by Maskevitch. (photo credit: Courtesy) Alexander Mashkevich, Israeli-Kazakh billionaire and the leader of...

The United States is a beacon for religious freedom. That’s a regrettably rare thing around the world. Pew Research’s 2022 Report on Government Restrictions on Religion showed that restrictions in 198 countries and territories peaked in 2022. President Donald Trump’s second term thus presents a unique opportunity to cement his legacy in championing global religious freedom.

President Trump continues Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy as he works to bring peace to the Middle East President Donald Trump must continue to build on Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision By MARC SCHNEIER January 17, 2025 FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier, author of Shared Dreams: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Jewish Community, in conversation with Martin Luther King III President Donald Trump’s second-term inauguration on January 20, 2025, will coincide with Martin Luther...

Even when deep tensions exist we must focus on the process of reconciliation, argues Rabbi Marc Schneier By Rabbi Marc Schneier December 17, 2024, 7:35 pm   The recent firebombing at the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, a house of worship built by Holocaust survivors, left the Australian Jewish community and world Jewry in a state of outrage. This antisemitism attack follows the kidnapping and the killing of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the United Arab Emirates by terrorists. I was personally...

For the past year, the world has witnessed a litany of demonstrations at the highest level of tensions between Muslims and Jews beyond the Middle East. By MARC SCHNEIER NOVEMBER 17, 2024 02:59 We are in the midst of a raging conflict between Muslims and Jews worldwide. Last Thursday evening, Amsterdam was the scene of one of the most disgraceful and despicable antisemitic acts in Europe since World War II. Pro-Palestinian assailants attacked Israeli fans of the Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer...