Tag: Jewish Muslim Relations

The Park Slope Food Co-op in Brooklyn, known for its community engagement and strict membership work requirements, is facing internal discord over whether to adopt the principles of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement regarding Israeli products stocked in the store.
Maurice El Medioni, a renowned Algerian Jewish pianist, passed away at 95, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that bridged Jewish and Muslim communities.
Interior Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of the Jewish Power Party proposed severe restrictions on Muslim access to Jerusalems Al Aqsa mosque during Ramadan, despite opposition from Israeli security forces.
In a concerning development for Israel, a split within the war cabinet, exacerbated by the ongoing tensions in Jerusalem, is outlined.
The owners of Ayat, a Palestinian restaurant chain in New York City, faced backlash and even death threats for their opposition to Israel's invasion of Gaza.
Over 1,300 people attended a free Shabbat dinner at Ayat, a Palestinian restaurant in Brooklyn.
Dean Obeidallah and Max Brooks discuss the experiences of Arab and Muslim Americans after 9/11 and assimilated Jews in the wake of the October 7 attack on Israel and increased antisemitism.
The author begins by discussing their love for baked apples and how they prefer to eat them for breakfast rather than as a dessert.
In this podcast, Rabbi and professor Jeffrey Woolf discusses the significance of the Temple Mount in Judaism and the political challenges surrounding it.
"Memories of Morocco", edited by Joseph Chetrit, Jane S. Gerber, and Drora Arussy, explores the Jewish experience in Morocco.
The article proposes a program called the Jethro Project, which aims to provide non-Jewish clergy with the opportunity to engage in focused Jewish study.
This episode features Martin Doblmeier, the director of "Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story," discussing Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel's significant impact on the civil rights movement, the relationship between Jews and the Roman Catholic Church, and the importance of combating indifference.
Dr. Seth Anziska, known for his work in Jewish-Muslim relations, delves into the genealogy of unachieved Palestinian statehood in his book "Preventing Palestine: A Political History from Camp David to Oslo."
Dr. Seth Anziska discusses his book "Preventing Palestine: A Political History from Camp David to Oslo" in which he examines the unachieved statehood of Palestine.
George Deek, a 34-year-old Arab Christian and former Fulbright fellow, has been appointed as Israel's first Arab Christian ambassador, set to represent the country in Azerbaijan, a Muslim-majority nation that has long-standing conflicts with Armenia.
Haroon Moghul, a Muslim American with bipolar disorder, delves into his struggles growing up Muslim in America post-9/11 and his journey to becoming a public speaker on Islam and culture.
In this episode of "Betting the House," recorded live at JCC Manhattan, special guests Harry Enten and Haroon Moghul are featured.
In episode 51 of "Get Your (Scape)goat," the podcast features Deena Gottlieb, a first-year reform rabbinical student, discussing her experiences in Israel and her path to becoming a reform rabbi.
In his article "Strange Journey: A Response to Shmuel Trigano," the author reflects on Shmuel Trigano's analysis of the rise of anti-Semitism in France, attributing it to historical events in the 1980s and traditional teachings of Islam.
The Mimouna Club, founded in Morocco's Al-Akhawayn University, aims to celebrate the country's Jewish heritage and promote cultural diversity.