ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the main sources of co-operation between Jews, Muslims, and their respective organisations in London and Amsterdam. These are found in three broad domains: perceived similarities between Jews and Muslims in terms of their religions, cultures, and social positions; the promotion of common interests, such as defending religious rights and the fight against antisemitism and Islamophobia; and joint efforts to improve the neighbourhoods, cities, countries, and world they share. There are remarkable differences between London and Amsterdam in this respect. Looking at, for example, Jewish – Muslims practices surrounding religious texts and rituals and festivals, the number of collaborative ventures in this field has grown more rapidly in London than in Amsterdam. The number of activities within the category of contributions to the neighbourhood, city, country, and world is also considerably higher in London than in Amsterdam. In both cities, we found several initiatives to promote interests common to Muslims and Jews.
