Archive: October 2023

Frankly Speaking: How do US Jews feel about a Saudi-Israel deal?

Posted on October 2, 2023

Frankly Speaking (Arab News’s flagship talkshow) By Katie Jensen October 1, 2023 Rabbi Marc Schneier says Jewish American community is “ecstatic” about the prospect of normalization of ties Expects to see Israel, KSA, US Congress ‘on the same page’ on US arms sales to Kingdom, help with civilian nuclear progam Explains his rationale for supporting Continue Reading »

Turkish President Erdogan Denounced Antisemitism as ‘Crime Against Humanity’ to U.S. Jews

Posted on September 21, 2023

Haaretz By Sam Sokol September 21, 2023 Turkish President Recep Erdogan’s statement came on the same day as a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a general thaw in bilateral relations Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced antisemitism as a “crime against humanity” during a meeting with Jewish leaders in New York on Continue Reading »

Netanyahu Erdogan discuss possible Saudi-Israeli ties

Posted on September 21, 2023

Ynet By Itamar Eichner September 20, 2023 Turkish president’s office says leaders discussed bi-lateral cooperation, regional matters, Israel-Palestinian conflict in hour-long meeting; Rabbi with ties to Erdogan says Netanyahu visit to Ankara to be announced soon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the possible normalization of ties with Saudi Arabia, in his meeting with Turkish President Continue Reading »

Turkey’s Erdogan to Jewish leaders: Antisemitism is ‘crime against humanity’

Posted on September 21, 2023

Jerusalem Post By Zvi Klein September 21, 2023 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan noted in the meeting that he was excited to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced antisemitism and announced his plans to visit Israel  in a meeting with 15 Jewish leaders in New York on Wednesday. Continue Reading »

Meet Marc Schneier: NY’s Most Influential Rabbi

Posted on September 18, 2023

Dan’s Papers By Todd Shapiro September 17, 2023 While it may seem unconventional for a rabbi to consider the coming High Holy Days as down time, Rabbi Marc Schneier would be forgiven if that is how he sees it. Schneier, 64, founded The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach 33 years ago. For the past 10 Continue Reading »

US rabbi visits Istanbul to show solidarity with Turkish people following deadly quakes

Posted on March 14, 2023

By Handan Kazanci March 2, 2023 Rabbi Marc Schneier says he is ‘proud’ of Israel personnel who took part in earthquake search and rescue efforts ISTANBUL A prominent leader of the Jewish community in the US is in Istanbul to show solidarity with the Turkish people following the devastating Feb. 6 earthquakes which killed thousands 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.

A Changed Turkey Can Be A Benefit To All

Posted on March 23, 2022

Change is happening fast in Turkey, and countries from Europe to the Middle East and the US are taking note.