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Muslims in Norway to form ‘peace ring’ around Oslo synagogue

On: February 18, 2015

(JTA) — Muslims in Norway plan to form what they are calling a “peace ring” around an Oslo synagogue following Sabbath services. More than 800 people have signed up on a Facebook page called Frendens Ring, or Friendship Ring, to participate in the gesture on Saturday. The human ring isContinue Reading

Islamic radicalism poses dilemma for Jews in interfaith dialogue

By: Federation

On: February 3, 2015

In: The Jewish Nation

By Ron Kampeas, JTA World News Service WASHINGTON (JTA) — After the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris last month, Kari Alterman heard from every one of her Detroit-area Muslim dialogue partners, all of them calling to express their sadness and concern. They just didn’t do so publicly. Statements condemning violenceContinue Reading

In heavily Muslim Dutch neighborhood, a sukkah stirs controversy

By: Federation

On: October 7, 2014

In: The Jewish World

By Cnaan Liphshiz, JTA World News Service THE HAGUE, Netherlands (JTA) — For the tour guides that lead visitors through the Van Ostade Housing Project, Fabrice Schomberg’s sukkah is one of the few signs of the neighborhood’s Jewish roots. Built in the 19th century for impoverished Jews, the enclave todayContinue Reading

Germany planning to fund anti-Semitism education for Muslim youth

By: Federation

On: September 11, 2014

In: The Jewish World

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Germany is ready to allocate funds to tailor education about anti-Semitism for its Muslim students, the country’s Jewish outreach official said.Felix Klein, Germany’s special representative for relations with Jewish organizations, is in Washington this week to meet with Jewish groups and Obama administration officials over AmericanContinue Reading