Archive: January 2023

Abraham Accords No Escape From Palestinian Question

Posted on January 12, 2023

Israel’s new government is sparking unease about the future of the Abraham Accords, given its inclusion of ministers who have exhibited a history of hard-line nationalist positions and little inclination to soften their views. But all is not lost: There is ample time to reignite momentum around normalization, if the government understands that regional rapprochement will not be possible at the expense of the Palestinians.

Rabbi Marc Schneier’s discusses with Kosher Qatar World Cup initiative with I24News

Posted on November 22, 2022

Rabbi Marc Schneier joins Laura Cellier of I24News to quash false reports that Qatar has banned Kosher food. With thousands of Israelis flocking to the World Cup tournament being held in the Gulf state, Rabbi Schneier shares his experience working with Qatari officials to provide observant Jews with Kosher food during their stay. Qatar and Continue Reading »

Rabbi Marc Schneier’s comments on I24News Bahrain’s role to promote coexistence and the Bahrain Dialogue Forum

Posted on November 10, 2022

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier discussed with i24 News Bahrain’s role to promote coexistence and cooperation in the Arabian Gulf, the Bahrain Dialogue Forum as well as the Kingdom’s reaction to the recent elections in Israel

A First: Jewish learning conference in Muslim country

Posted on September 18, 2022

Israel National News – Arutz Sheva September 18, 2022 First-ever conference of Jewish learning in a Muslim country draws hundreds. “A Jew starts his day by giving thanks for being alive,” said New York-based rabbi, Marc Schneier, a leader in promoting religious and ethnic tolerance, dialogue and cooperation in intergroup and racial relations, in his Continue Reading »

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 »

Ramadan Has Lessons For Us All

Posted on April 1, 2022

When I was growing up in New York’s Jewish community, Ramadan was far from my consciousness. I knew little of its meaning for billions of Muslims around the world, much less the spiritual significance of the rituals.

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 »