Rabbis visit Qatar's emir for condolences in show of interfaith bonds

Rabbis Meet Qatar’s Emir to Offer Condolences, Promote Interfaith Dialogue

DOHA, Qatar (VINnews) — A delegation of rabbis representing Jewish communities across the Muslim world met Monday with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at Lusail Palace to offer condolences following the death of the emir’s father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. My sincere thanks to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad […]

Qatar’s emir publicizes his meeting with a group of rabbis in Doha

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted a group of rabbis on Monday at Lusail Palace in Doha. Rabbi Mendy Chitrik, chairman of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States, led the delegation along with his son, Rabbi Eliyahu Chitrik, who organizes Jewish communal programming in Qatar. They were joined by Rabbi Yehuda Gerami, the chief rabbi of Iran. The emir’s office publicized the meeting, posting on the palace’s social media account th…

Iran, Qatar rabbis meet Emir in rare palace visit

A delegation from the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States, including Iran's chief rabbi, met Qatar's Emir in Doha to offer condolences following the death of his predecessor.

Rabbis visit Qatar's emir for condolences in show of interfaith bonds

Following a meeting with Qatar's emir, Rabbi Mendy Chitrik of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States said the delegation felt warmly welcomed and called for greater dialogue to strengthen Muslim-Jewish relations.

Qatar Emir Meets Chabad Shluchim in Doha

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a delegation from the Union of Rabbis in Islamic Countries at his residence in Doha, where they offered condolences following the passing of his father. Among the delegation were Chabad emissaries serving in Turkey and Qatar. Full Story