Interfaith dialogue

A Jewish-Muslim ‘Nostra Aetate’ could reshape the Middle East - opinion

Sixty years after Nostra Aetate, the world needs another act of courage, this time between Jews and Muslims. May we have the faith to hold fast to that divine rope, together.

THE BRIDGE must span Jerusalem’s most sensitive terrain – the Temple Mount, or al-Haram al-Sharif. For Jews, it is the site of the ancient Temple; for Muslims, the place of the Prophet Muhammad’s ascent to heaven, the writer states.
MOTTY REIFF (left) with Shay Shalom.

Grapevine: When Muslims and Jews find common ground

A TAPESTRY with the image of Pope John XXIII hangs on the facade of St. Peter’s facade during a beatification ceremony in 2000.

Sixty years since Nostra Aetate: Transforming Catholic-Jewish relations - opinion

An illustrative image of religious books.

A sacred space for all: Campus interfaith dialogue in the wake of October 7


The power of a generation: Young Arabs and Jews are building tomorrow’s Israel - opinion

The future of Israel, in all its complexity, lies in the hands and spirit of its youth – both Jewish and Arab.

DESPITE THE obstacles, a steadfast determination among young Arabs and Jews refuses to yield to despair, say the writers, Boozy Merav Boaz (left) and Maisam Jaljuli.

Interfaith dialogue in Berlin takes place in fluent Arabic

The landmark event, led by Sharaka and the Abraham Accords Institute, gathered religious leaders to promote tolerance and took place exclusively in Arabic

Interfaith dialogue featuring religious leaders from diverse backgrounds took place in Berlin.

Religious figures unite in Ein Rafa to foster interfaith understanding

Religious leaders from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam gathered in Ein Rafa on March 25 during Ramadan for an interfaith discussion that emphasized shared values, unity, and peaceful coexistence.

 Different members of the community together, March 2025.

Christian Birthright turns faith leaders into active Israel advocates - opinion

“The church can’t be silent. Today’s complacency is tomorrow’s captivity. What if today’s complacency is tomorrow’s Holocaust?”

 BISHOP ROBERT STEARNS (left) and the writer share a laugh during the recent Eagles’ Wings mission.

King Charles III accepts Jewish-Muslim 'reconciliation accord' in wake of distrust sown by war

The accord marked the first time such a wide breadth of Jewish and Muslim religious denominations in the UK had come together to agree on an interfaith agreement.

 King Charles poses for a photograph with faith leaders at Buckingham Palace, London after the signing of the Muslim-Jewish Reconciliation Accords ('The Drumlanrig Accord'), February 11, 2025.

G20 welcomes Israeli Jewish organization for the first time

In a historic move, the G20 Interfaith Forum welcomed its first ever Israeli Orthodox Jewish organization this week in Brazil, giving the Jewish community a seat at the table

 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at Marina da Gloria, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil February 21, 2024.

A prayer for the future: Rachel weeps for her children - opinion

Amid the war, religious leaders gather in solidarity with the Jewish people, invoking the poignant image of Rachel weeping for her children and praying for the safe return of the hostages.

 THE WRITER (seventh from right) meets with Christian leaders from Africa, at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem

The 'patriot rabbi' of Columbia University who ensured Jews were welcome

Remembering Columbia University’s ‘patriot rabbi’ amid student protests.

 REV. GERSHOM MENDES SEIXAS: Historic firsts.

Israel's Sharia court chief: Ramadan is an opportunity to strengthen our partnership - interview

In a sit-down with The Jerusalem Post, the Qadi of the High Sharia Court of Appeals speaks on the holy month for Muslims and the opportunity for interfaith dialogue.

 Muslim worshippers take part in the evening 'Tarawih' prayers during of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at Al-Aqsa compound, known to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City March 10, 2024.

A rabbi and an imam called a meeting of Jewish and Muslim students at Queens College

A Muslim student said, “Yes, October 7 is resistance, according to the Geneva Convention.”

A Palestinian man and an Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Jew are seen walking in Jerusalem's Old City on April 17, 2022

Teshuva must extend beyond our own own communities - opinion

Diving into the similarities and differences between both of these Abrahamic religions can enable us to go beyond mere tolerance.

Visiting Imams join Israeli rabbis and scholars for a day of study with Ohr Torah Stone’s Blickle Institute for Interfaith Dialogue.