Selected Media Appearances

March 16, 2022

It is a key time for religious figures worldwide to advocate for peace.

November 25, 2021

King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway have marked the 100th anniversary of the Synagogue in Oslo.

November 23, 2021

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

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

Attack on US Capitol engenders new thoughts on civil rights icon’s calls for peace

May 14, 2019

Chief Rabbi of Norway honored for Mosaica, building relationships across religious lines

April 24, 2018

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March 22, 2018

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January 1, 2018

Interfaith network says that its efforts are more difficult—and urgent—since President Trump’s declaration on Jerusalem’s status

July 29, 2017

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

‘Miracle’ Spain meeting explores role of religion in push for peace.

November 19, 2016

At Spain interfaith summit, Jewish, Muslim and Christian clergy denounce violence, vow to promote ‘life of mutual respect’

August 4, 2016

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

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

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

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

Rabbi Michael Melchior has been a strong moral voice in Israel for many years.

August 4, 2015

Rabbis, sheikh decry violence committed in the name of religion, following recent attack on sleeping Palestinian family

February 22, 2015

Over 1,000 Muslims formed "Ring of Peace" around Oslo synagogue

December 4, 2014

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

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

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

New environmental-Jewish party did not win enough votes for Knesset representation but is encouraged for the future

October 7, 2008

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