At a Farewell Luncheon His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for the conclusion of his Apostolic Visit to the U.S., Rabbi Arthur Schneier was also honored as a longtime friend of His All-Holiness, a distinguished human rights advocate, and Founder and President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation. The event, held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Calamos Investments in New York City, was also attended by Archons John Calamos, John Koudounis and Yannis Sianis.