In New York, the World Jewish Congress has hosted a series of meetings for a delegation from Limmud FSU (former Soviet Union), including discussions with Rabbi Marc Schneier, chairman of the WJC American Section, and Rabbi Michael Miller, executive vice-president of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York. Diane Wohl, a major Limmud FSU donor and member of Hillel's Board of Governors, joined the group for these meetings. Wohl thanked Schneier for his support and interest in helping the Limmud FSU delegates build stronger inter-group relationships within their own communities.
Rabbi Schneier spoke about his work and the work of his Foundation for Ethical Understanding, which focuses on improving interfaith and inter-ethnic dialogue and strengthening relationships among diverse communities. He strongly encouraged leaders to build bridges with other ethnic and religious groups to create communities of understanding and peace on a local level. Rabbi Miller also discussed his role as a Jewish bridge-builder among diverse population groups with various interests.
Hearing from the best of American Jewry, the delegation summed up their experience in Washington and New York City with the comment: "We are not alone! Everyone who heard the broad spectrum of views and opinions about the Jewish world today had a lot to say about being re-energized and anxious to take Limmud FSU and all its activities to the next level in their local communities. And New York's Jewish leaders learned much about Limmud FSU and why they must continue to encourage and support this thriving organization, which represents the third largest Jewish community in the world and a significant part of our collective Jewish future."
More details on the meetings can be read on the Limmud FSU website
