Muslims and jews

The bridges we build become the roads others walk - opinion

Mustapha Ezzarghani reflects on his recognition as a ViZionary and his mission to challenge antisemitism, strengthen Moroccan-Israeli ties, and build understanding between Muslims and Jews.

|ByMUSTAPHA EZZARGHANI, IN COLLABORATION WITH JEWISH NATIONAL FUND-USA
Mustapha Ezzarghani, founder of the Moroccan-Israeli Friendship Association and one of The Jerusalem Post and Jewish National Fund-USA’s 25 ViZionaries.
Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed arrives at a press conference in Detroit in August.

El-Sayed’s Democratic Senate Michigan win indicates US Jews are in danger - opinion

With another fresh US decision-maker defending terror, does America still live by the sentiment of: ‘ Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free?’

|ByMICHA DANZIG
SHEIKH MOHAMMED Sharif Odeh and Rabbi David Metzger appear on a billboard near Haifa with a message that reads: 'Though we are different, all religions advance coexistence.'

Why compassion between Jews and Muslims must outlast war - opinion

Coexistence will happen regardless of whether we share the same political views or interpretations of events.

|ByMENDY CHITRIK
PALESTINIAN MUSLIMS are seen praying at the Temple Mount during the holy month Ramadan, in Jerusalem, on February 17, 2026.

As Ramadan meets Purim, Jews and Muslims must choose shared humanity over fear - opinion

Purim commemorates the deliverance of the Jews in ancient Persia over 2,000 years ago. It is rooted in the broader Middle Eastern landscape, where Jews have part of this region since antiquity.

|ByMENDY CHITRIK

Muslim U.S. Rep.'s support for BDS draws both concern and dismissal

Two Jewish Representatives on the Foreign Affairs Committee dismiss concerns over Rep. Ilhan Omar, but others remain skeptical.

JANUARY 24, 2019ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL candidate Ilhan Omar takes a selfie with supporters after appearing at her election party.

Empty

JUNE 9, 2018ByELIAS MESSINAS
The Jerusalem Post

The hidden meaning of Ramadan

MAY 27, 2018ByYISRAEL ROSENBERG
The Jerusalem Post

MARCH 14, 2018BySALADDIN AHMED
The Jerusalem Post

What are the most popular Jewish baby names in Israel?

From Avi to Yosef, biblical to modern and everything in between.

FEBRUARY 14, 2018ByLIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI
Babies (Illustrative)

Erasing the red lines between Muslims and Jews in America

The Muslim Leadership Initiative, run by the Shalom Hartman Institute, is reshaping the way in which American Muslims engage with their Jewish counterparts.

FEBRUARY 8, 2018ByDAVID BRINN
RABBI DONNIEL HARTMAN (left) speaks to the MLI participants at the Shalom Hartman Institute, as MLI co-director Abdullah Antepli and MLI alumni director Maital Friedman look on

Poll: Muslims to overtake Jews as 2nd largest religion in U.S. by 2040

The Muslim community currently makes up 1% of the US population and is expected to double in size by 2050.

JANUARY 8, 2018BySHOSHANA KRANISH
British muslims pray during Friday prayer at the East London mosque.

Muslims give blood at London synagogue on worldwide Mitzvah Day

Earlier this year, a petition opposing the opening of the Muslim center received thousands of signatures.

DECEMBER 6, 2017ByJTA
A rabbi and a sheikh at a prayer session for Muslims and Jews in Gush Etzion.

Karl Lagerfeld bashes Germany for welcoming Jews' 'worst enemies'

The Chanel designer caused a major controversy after advising that Germany close its gates to Muslim immigrants.

NOVEMBER 16, 2017ByJTA
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.

Bosnian school named for pro-Nazi Muslim thinker stirs Israeli protest

Citing anti-Semitic writings by Busuladzic, the Israeli Embassy expressed its disapproval of the honor in a letter to the regional government

NOVEMBER 8, 2017ByJTA
Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]