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Other activities of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation

2005
January 1, 2005

Memorial Service For Victims Of The Tsunami

Rabbi Arthur Schneier, President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, Spiritual leader, Park East Synagogue held a memorial service at the Park East Synagogue on New Year’s Day for the victims of the Indian Ocean Tsunami that ravaged South East Asia and Africa. In attendance were diplomats from some of..Read More

2006
March 15, 2006

New York – Rabbi Schneier Appointed To CFR Group

Richard Haas, president of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), has appointed Rabbi Arthur Schneier to a newly formed CFR Religious Advisory Committee, which is the centerpiece of the Council’s new Religion and Foreign Policy Initiative. The committee will position the Council to “help its members and the public gain..Read More

2008
October 25, 2008

New York – ACF Receives Athenagoras Human Rights Award

New York – ACF Receives Athenagoras Human Rights Award

The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America honored Rabbi Arthur Schneier as the 23rd recipient of the Athenagoras Human Rights Award. The Award is presented annually to a person or organization, which has consistently exemplified by action, purpose and dedication, concern for the..Read More

2009
February 1, 2009

Moscow – Patriarch – Kyrill’s Enthronement Ceremonies

Moscow – Patriarch – Kyrill’s Enthronement Ceremonies

President and founder of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, Rabbi Arthur Schneier will participate in the enthronement ceremonies for newly elected Kyrill, the Patriarch of Russia and all Moscow. The Rabbi has known the Patriarch for more than 30 years, and along with the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, has hosted..Read More

April 21, 2009

New York – ACF President Receives Italian Solidarity Medal

New York – ACF President Receives Italian Solidarity Medal

Ambassador Francesco Maria Talo presents the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity to Rabbi Arthur Schneier, ACF President at the Italian Consulate. The Italian government honored Rabbi Schneier for his humanitarian outreach, his efforts to better relations between the United States and Italy and for his leadership as a..Read More

December 7, 2009

New York – King Juan Carlos I Of Spain Knights ACF President

New York – King Juan Carlos I Of Spain Knights ACF President

ACF Founder and President, Rabbi Arthur Schneier, is knighted by King Juan Carlos I of Spain with the Order of Civil Merit in recognition of his outstanding work in promoting the objectives of peace and tolerance between peoples of different cultures and beliefs that inspire the Alliance of Civilizations. The..Read More

2010
April 8, 2010

New York – Republic Of Hungary Honors ACF President

New York – Republic Of Hungary Honors ACF President

President and founder, Rabbi Arthur Schneier is presented with the Commander’s Cross with the Star of the Order of Merit by the Republic of Hungary, the highest recognition to a foreign citizen, in recognition of his efforts to promote and support religious freedom, human rights and tolerance and his contribution..Read More

June 25, 2010

Vienna, Austria – Province Of Vienna Honors ACF President

Vienna, Austria – Province Of Vienna Honors ACF President

Dr. Michael Haupl, the Governor of the Province of Vienna presents the Grand Decoration of Honor in Gold for Special Services to ACF President Rabbi Arthur Schneier for advocating Vienna on numerous occasions, helping to end the bloodshed in the Balkans and bringing about reconciliation, peace and religious freedom in..Read More

December 6, 2010

New York – Federal Republic Of Germany Honors ACF President

New York – Federal Republic Of Germany Honors ACF President

The Honorable Dr. Horst Freitag presents the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit to ACF President Rabbi Arthur Schneier on behalf of President Christian Wulff of the Federal Republic of Germany. This honor highlights Rabbi Arthur Schneier’s dedication to help foster and actively stand for inter-religious cooperation and to..Read More

2011
May 12, 2011

New York – Legion Of Honor Medal Awarded To Rabbi Schneier

New York – Legion Of Honor Medal Awarded To Rabbi Schneier

Rabbi Arthur Schneier was presented with the prestigious award which is given rarely to foreigners, the Officer’s rank of the Order of the Legion of Honor by France’s Ambassador to the United States, François Delattre, in recognition of Rabbi Arthur Schneier’s “tireless efforts to promote and support religious freedom, human..Read More