Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council

The Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council is an interfaith group formed by the Islamic Society of North America and the American Jewish Committee. Its action items include creating "a coordinated strategy to address anti-Muslim bigotry and anti-Semitism" and to "protect and expand the rights of religious minorities" in the United States. The co-chairs of the council are Stanley Bergman, the CEO of Henry Schein, and Farooq Kathwari, the CEO of Ethan Allen. Former United States Senator Joe Lieberman is among the membership list.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Trump effect: Jewish and Muslim organizations form new alliance - U.S. Election 2016". Haaretz. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  2. ↑ "CEO co-chairs new Muslim-Jewish council". Newsday. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
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