Selected Media Appearances
March 16, 2022
JPost
Interfaith leaders to host Jerusalem protest for peace in Ukraine
It is a key time for religious figures worldwide to advocate for peace.
November 25, 2021
Royal Central
King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon celebrate the centenary of the Norwegian Synagogue
King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway have marked the 100th anniversary of the Synagogue in Oslo.
November 23, 2021
Jewish Journal
How Green Can Judaism Get?
With the climate crisis at the forefront of the national conversation, there has been an uptick in religious communities integrating sustainability into their own practices. Will this set a new standard going forward?
July 4, 2021
New York Times
As Secular Peace Effort Stutters in Israel, Religious Mediators Hope to Step In
The inclusion of an Islamist party in Israel’s government has spurred a group of imams and rabbis hoping to build a religious-based peace movement.
January 17, 2021
JPost
Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy alive in Israel
Attack on US Capitol engenders new thoughts on civil rights icon’s calls for peace
May 14, 2019
The Norwegian American
Rabbi Melchior awarded the Jean Nussbaum and Eleanor Roosevelt International Award of Excellence, Ambassador for Liberty and Peace.
Chief Rabbi of Norway honored for Mosaica, building relationships across religious lines
April 24, 2018
Times of Israel (Blog)
Rabbi Michael Melchior and his Religious Peace Initiative
March 22, 2018
Times of Israel
How change became possible in a hotbed of intolerance, Malmö, Sweden
January 1, 2018
The Art Newspaper
Muslim leaders across the Middle East work with Israeli rabbis to keep the peace
Interfaith network says that its efforts are more difficult—and urgent—since President Trump’s declaration on Jerusalem’s status
July 29, 2017
Ynet
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Initiative Helped Resolve Temple Mount Standoff
The Israeli 'Mosaica' organization, together with the Muslim 'Adam Center' takes part in negotiations between the Israel Police and the Waqf to help negotiate an end to the Temple Mount crisis
November 22, 2016
New York Jewish Week
Not Your Usual Peace Summiteers
‘Miracle’ Spain meeting explores role of religion in push for peace.
November 19, 2016
Times of Israel
Hamas-linked imam, Israel chief rabbi unite in call for peace
At Spain interfaith summit, Jewish, Muslim and Christian clergy denounce violence, vow to promote ‘life of mutual respect’
August 4, 2016
Britain Israel Communications and Research (Bicom)
The inside track on Saudi Arabia’s delegation to Israel
BICOM hosted a conference call for journalists with Rabbi Michael Melchior on the recent meeting he had with a delegation of Saudi Arabian leaders
March 31, 2016
Fathom Journal
‘Doing God’, or the importance of religious peacemaking: an interview with Rabbi Michael Melchior
When it comes to conflict resolution, the dominant view has been that God should be taken out of the equation. Rabbi Michael Melchior, the former Israeli Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, argues that treating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a mere land dispute has been one of the reasons for the failure of the peace process. In this interview with Fathom deputy editor Calev Ben-Dor, Melchior explains why we have to ‘do God’ to secure peace.
February 17, 2016
Bordon Herald
Canon back to hand out peace prizes
Rabbi Michael Melchior awarded Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East annual Peace Prize at the House of Lords alongside Dr. Sarah Ahmed
January 30, 2016
Haaretz
Rabbi Melchior Receives Prestigious International Peace Prize
Former Israeli politician and longtime activist honored by The Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East, an organization that works to promote interfaith relations in the region.
September 13, 2015
JPost
In 5776, Israel must adopt a more tolerant form of Judaism
Rabbi Michael Melchior has been a strong moral voice in Israel for many years.
August 4, 2015
Ynet
Jewish, Muslim religious leaders pray for terror victim, condemn terrorism
Rabbis, sheikh decry violence committed in the name of religion, following recent attack on sleeping Palestinian family
February 22, 2015
Kontakt NRK (Norwegian press)
1.300 people formed «Ring of Peace» outside Oslo synagogue after young Muslims initiative
Over 1,000 Muslims formed "Ring of Peace" around Oslo synagogue
December 4, 2014
JPost
Religious Peacemakers
In Israel peace may seem a long way off and tensions run high, but this is precisely why dialogue is so urgent.
October 2, 2014
Times of Israel
Leaders bid to downplay tensions as Yom Kippur, Eid al-Adha clash
Israel closes West Bank, steps up patrols; interfaith group hopes attempt to educate each religion about others’ holiday will promote holy day of peace
June 17, 2014
Times of ISrael
At kidnapping site, Jews and Muslims join in Prayer
Rabbi Michael Melchior and Muslim and Jewish leaders meet in Etzion Block to pray for three students kidnapped near the site in mid June, 2014
February 15, 2009
Shalom Hartman Institute
Israel Not Ready for Green Message – Yet
New environmental-Jewish party did not win enough votes for Knesset representation but is encouraged for the future
October 7, 2008
JPost
Yom Kippur for Everyone' expected to draw record crowds
On Yom Kippur, 80,000 Israelis expected to take part in informal gatherings, a program launched in 2000 when Rabbi Michael Melchior served as Diaspora-Affairs Minister
