Tu BiShvat in Washington, DC gave ancient words new meaning. The human being is like the tree of the field. When roots are protected, life flourishes. When they are not, growth becomes fragile. This is why religious freedom matters, for Jews and for all faiths.

I am grateful to be part of a conversation that refuses slogans and asks for courage, honesty, and long-term commitment. Ralph Genende’s article in The Jewish Independent captures a fragile moment in Jewish-Muslim and wider interfaith relations after Bondi. Please read the full article. These

Across regions and cultures, religious leaders are choosing to stand together and speak with care. These conversations happen where words matter and decisions follow. Agreements are written down. Responsibilities are named. Accountability is expected. We believe religion already

In Rahat, with Sheikh Hassan Abu Alian and guests from Philadelphia, we reflected on how our sacred texts confront human weakness and place limits on power. As our American partners approach 250 years of independence, we reflected from our own regional reality. Freedom survives

I have been asking why showing the truth about October 7 often fails to change minds. I believe the answer lies in shifting our focus from enemies to allies. Join me this Monday as I present new research based on interviews with supporters from around the world. Register

To my Muslim brothers and sisters beginning the holy month of Ramadan, I wish you a month of peace and blessing. As you enter this month of reflection, we are reminded of our shared journey as an Abrahamic family. Fasting and prayer are languages we both speak and they remind

The debate over Gaza’s future is often framed in military or economic terms. But the harder question is ideological. The recent Jerusalem Post article makes a point many policymakers quietly acknowledge: de-radicalization is not a side issue. If sermons glorify violence and

I’m looking forward to joining Uri L'tzedek today at 3 PM EST to present our latest research on the allies of the Jewish people. It is time to move the focus from our enemies to building a global coalition of friends. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We have many allies around the world. It's time we start finding more ways to embrace them. And, focus less on the ones who hate us.

I joined Sheikh Ghassan on the Middle East Tomorrow podcast to discuss the relationship between our faiths. When asked if the Quran is antisemitic, he gave a beautiful answer. He called it a "book of love" meant to reconnect with the Torah. Watch here: partners.foxnews.com/media/podcast-…

At the IRF summit in DC, I chose to speak for the Falun Gong community while a Muslim cleric, Khalid Hussain, spoke on behalf of the Jewish community. We are proving that religion can be a force for peace when we unite across traditions to protect our shared humanity. Read

All the Purim celebrations are down in the bunkers this year in Tel Aviv but spirits are higher than ever

Today, the Iranian people are suffering under a regime that hijacked their beautiful country. This Islamic Republic does not represent them at all. Here's why we must look past the mask of the regime and stand with the Iranian people. Peace will prevail when we remember who our

Today is Shushan Purim, the day Jerusalem celebrates Purim, one day after the rest of the world. This year, the holiday carries extraordinary weight. My colleague Foad Khorshidi shared a message that moved me deeply: the Iranian people, now rising against the oppression of the

This is not a war but a "rescue operation." That is the strategic assessment of Iranian analyst Younes Sadaghiani. He argues that his people have been hostages for 47 years. Hearing him bless Israel at the end of his message confirms what I believe. The Iranian people are our

Today George Haroonian's life looks like a bridge, between Iranian Jews and the world, between memory and hope, between peoples that regimes tried to divide. In honor of Purim, he sent a blessing to the Jewish people and Israel that moves me deeply. May the fall of tyranny

رسالة صادقة للشعب الايراني מסר חשוב לאזרחי איראן

The Iranian regime spends millions trying to convince its people that Israel is their enemy. Then you have a leader like נאיל זועבי - نائل الزعبي, a proud Muslim and Israeli-Arab who tells them the truth. We don't hate you and we want you to be free.

My colleague Rabbi Dr. Yakov Nagen talks about the "potion of life" and the choice we all have to make in how we use our faith. The partnership we see today between Jews and Muslims in Israel is proof that the real divide is not between religions but between those who love life

I am LIVE RIGHT NOW to discuss a major strategic shift. Exposing the truth of Oct 7 is not enough. We need to stop focusing only on our enemies and start building a global coalition with our allies in the Christian and Muslim and Hindu worlds. Join me: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…