Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache listen to Rabbi Arthur Schneier during a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, also known as Night of Broken Glass, in the Parliament in Vienna, Austria November 9, 2018. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger 

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache listen to Rabbi Arthur Schneier during a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, also known as Night of Broken Glass, in the Parliament in Vienna, Austria November 9, 2018. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger 

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and Chancellor Sebastian Kurz talk to Rabbi Arthur Schneier during a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, also known as Night of Broken Glass, in the Parliament in Vienna, Austria November 9, 2018. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel smiles after she received the Ohel-Jakob award, by Rabbi Arthur Schneier (L) and Charlotte Knobloch, President of the central council of Jews in Munich (R), at the 10th anniversary of the Synagogue in Munich, southern Germany, November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Michael Dalder 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel smiles after she received the Ohel-Jakob award, by Rabbi Arthur Schneier at the 10th anniversary of the Synagogue in Munich, southern Germany, November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Michael Dalder 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel smiles after she received the Ohel-Jakob award, by Rabbi Arthur Schneier (L) and Charlotte Knobloch, President of the central council of Jews in Munich (C), at the 10th anniversary of the Synagogue in Munich, southern Germany, November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Michael Dalder 

Rabbi Arthur Schneier (R) chats with Rabbi Israel Meir Lau before German Chancellor Angela Merkel receives the Ohel-Jakob award at the 10th anniversary of the Synagogue in Munich, southern Germany, November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Michael Dalder 

Carlos Slim Helu (R) speaks next to French President Francois Hollande (L) and Rabbi Arthur Schneier (C) after receiving the Appeal of Conscience Award from the Appeal of Conscience Foundation at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan, New York September 19, 2016. REUTERS/Darren Ornitz 

French President Francois Hollande (L) and Rabbi Arthur Schneier (C) listen to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (R) speak during a dinner ceremony where Hollande was presented the World Statesman Award by the Appeal of Conscience Foundation at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan, New York September 19, 2016. REUTERS/Darren Ornitz 

French President Francois Hollande (L) receives the World Statesman Award from Rabbi Arthur Schneier of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation during a dinner ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan, New York September 19, 2016. REUTERS/Darren Ornitz 

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (L), French President Francois Hollande (2nd L), Rabbi Arthur Schneier (C), Carlos Slim Helu (2nd R), and Andrew Liveris (R) pose for photographs ahead of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation award ceremony dinner where Hollande will receive the World Statesman Award at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan, New York, U.S. September 19, 2016. REUTERS/Darren Ornitz 

French President Francois Hollande (C), former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (L) and Rabbi Arthur Schneier (R) pose for photographs ahead of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation award ceremony dinner where Hollande will receive the World Statesman Award at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan, New York, U.S. September 19, 2016. REUTERS/Darren Ornitz 

French President Francois Hollande (L) and Rabbi Arthur Schneier pose for photographs ahead of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation award ceremony dinner where Hollande will receive the World Statesman Award at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan, New York, U.S. September 19, 2016. REUTERS/Darren Ornitz 

France's chief rabbi Haim Korsia holds a silver apple given to him by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (2nd R) and Park East Synagogue's senior rabbi Arthur Schneier (L), during a visit to Park East Synagogue in New York February 19, 2015. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES - Tags: RELIGION) 

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (L) and Rabbi Arthur Schneier, the senior Rabbi of Park East Synagogue, interact during a visit to Park East Synagogue in New York February 19, 2015. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS) 

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono delivers a speech after receiving the World Statesman Award from Rabbi Arthur Schneier (not pictured), founder and president of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, during a ceremony in New York, May 30, 2013. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS RELIGION PROFILE) 

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (L) delivers a speech after receiving the World Statesman Award from Rabbi Arthur Schneier (R), founder and president of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, during a ceremony in New York, May 30, 2013. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS RELIGION) 

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (L) arrives to receive the World Statesman Award presented by Rabbi Arthur Schneier (R), founder and president of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, during a ceremony in New York, May 30, 2013. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS RELIGION) 

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono receives the World Statesman Award from Rabbi Arthur Schneier (not pictured), founder and president of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, at a ceremony in New York, May 30, 2013. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS RELIGION) 

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (L) receives the World Statesman Award in a ceremony by Rabbi Arthur Schneier, founder and president of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, in New York, May 30, 2013. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS RELIGION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Reflected in the World Statesman Award are recipient Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper (C), former U.S. secretary of State Henry Kissinger (L) and Rabbi Arthur Schneier at a reception for the Appeal of Conscience Foundation in New York September 27, 2012. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS) 

Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (C) receives his World Statesman Award from former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (L) and Rabbi Arthur Schneier at a reception for the Appeal of Conscience Foundation in New York September 27, 2012. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS) 

Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (C) receives his World Statesman Award from former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (L) and Rabbi Arthur Schneier at a reception for the Appeal of Conscience Foundation in New York September 27, 2012. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS) 

Pope Benedict XVI (R) greets Rabbi Arthur Schneier, from the Park East Synagogue in New York City, at the end of his weekly audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican July 7, 2010. REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION PROFILE) 

Pope Benedict XVI (L) greets Rabbi Arthur Schneier, from the Park East Synagogue in New York City, during an audience with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organisations at the Vatican February 12, 2009. Pope Benedict, trying to defuse a controversy over a bishop who denies the Holocaust, said on Thursday "any denial or minimisation of this terrible crime is intolerable", especially if it comes from a clergyman. REUTERS/Osservatore Romano (VATICAN) 

Pope Benedict XVI exchanges gifts with Rabbi Arthur Schneier (L), from the Park East Synagogue in New York City, and Malcolm Hoenlein, executive vice-chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organisations, during their meeting at the Vatican February 12, 2009. Pope Benedict, trying to defuse a controversy over a bishop who denies the Holocaust, said on Thursday "any denial or minimisation of this terrible crime is intolerable", especially if it comes from a clergyman. REUTERS/Osservatore Romano (VATICAN) 

Pope Benedict XVI and Rabbi Arthur Schneier (L) leave the Park East Synagogue in New York April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Max Rossi (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI sits as Rabbi Arthur Schneier speaks at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Max Rossi (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI receives a gift from Rabbi Arthur Schneier at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Max Rossi (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI receives a gift from Rabbi Arthur Schneier at the Park East Synagogue in New York April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Max Rossi (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI shakes hands with Rabbi Arthur Schneier at the Park East Synagogue in New York April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Max Rossi (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI and Rabbi Arthur Schneier (2nd L) stand at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Max Rossi (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI stands with former New York Mayor Ed Koch (L) and
Rabbi Arthur Schneier (R) at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Russell Rutter (2nd R) presents a Matzoh to
Pope Benedict XVI (L) with Lindsay Dresbach (R) and Rabbi Arthur Schneier at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI speaks next to Rabbi Arthur Schneier (R) at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Rabbi Arthur Schneier (R) presents Pope Benedict XVI with a Seder Plate at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Rabbi Arthur Schneier (R) presents Pope Benedict XVI with a Seder Plate at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI presents a gift to Rabbi Arthur Schneier (R) at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI stands with Rabbi Arthur Schneier (R) before he speaks at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI stands with Rabbi Arthur Schneier (R) before he speaks at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI stands with Rabbi Arthur Schneier (R) before he speaks at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI stands with Rabbi Arthur Schneier (2nd L) before he speaks at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI stands with Rabbi Arthur Schneier before he speaks at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI stands with Rabbi Arthur Schneier before he speaks at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Pope Benedict XVI stands with Rabbi Arthur Schneier (R) before he speaks at the Park East Synagogue in New York, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Israel Minister of Foreign Affairs Tzipi Livni (R) and U2 lead singer Bono (C) take their seats at a memorial service for late US Rep. Tom Lantos (D-CA) at the US Capitol in Washington, February 14, 2008. Lantos, chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee and the only survivor of the Holocaust elected to the U.S. Congress died on Monday after recently being diagnosed with cancer. Also pictured is Rabbi Arthur Schneier (L). REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES) 

Israel Minister of Foreign Affairs Tzipi Livni (R) and U2 lead singer Bono (C) take their seats at a memorial service for late US Rep. Tom Lantos (D-CA) at the US Capitol in Washington, February 14, 2008. Lantos, chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee and the only survivor of the Holocaust elected to the U.S. Congress died on Monday after recently being diagnosed with cancer. Also pictured is Rabbi Arthur Schneier (L). REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES) 

Rabbi Arthur Schneier (L) speaks with Congressman Charles Rangel (R) as members of the Jewish community gather to pray for Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at a service at the Israeli Consulate in New York January 5, 2006. Sharon, heavily sedated and on a respirator, clung to life after a severe stroke in Jerusalem. REUTERS/Chip East 

Rabbi Arthur Schneier (R), President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation from New York, and Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu smile during a group photo at the Alliance of Civilizations summit in Calvia, on the Spanish island of Mallorca, November 27, 2005. The Alliance of Civilizations seeks to improve relations between Islamic and Western societies. REUTERS/Dani Cardona 

Grand Mufti of Syria Ahmad Bader Hassoun (L) and Rabbi Arthur Schneier, President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation of New York, stand up on the podium at the concluding session of the "Islam in a Pluralistic World" conference in Vienna November 16, 2005. 

Austrian Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Grand Mufti of Syria Ahmad Bader Hassoun and Rabbi Arthur Schneier, President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation of New York (L-R) stand on the podium at the concluding session of the "Islam in a Pluralistic World" conference in Vienna November 16, 2005. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader 

Grand Mufti of Syria Ahmad Bader Hassoun (L) and Rabbi Arthur Schneier, President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation of New York, stand up on the podium at the concluding session of the "Islam in a Pluralistic World" conference in Vienna November 16, 2005. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader 

Senior Rabbi Arthur Schneier, president of Appeal of Conscience Foundation in New York, consults Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (R) during a conference in Istanbul November 7, 2005. The conference "Peace and Tolerance II" began on Monday is attended by representatives of religions in Turkey and abroad for dialogue in southeast [Europe, Caucausia and Asia.] 

Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (R) arrives accompanied by Senior Rabbi Arthur Schneier, president of Appeal of Conscience Foundation in New York, at a conference in Istanbul November 7, 2005. The conference "Peace and Tolerance II", which began on Monday, is attended by representatives of religions in Turkey and abroad for dialogue on southeast Europe, the Caucasus and Asia. REUTERS/Fatih Saribas 

Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (R) and Senior Rabbi Arthur Schneier, President of Appeal of Conscience Foundation in New York, attend a conference in Istanbul November 7, 2005. The conference "Peace and Tolerance II", which began on Monday, is attended by representatives of religions in Turkey and abroad for dialogue on southeast Europe, the Caucasus and Asia. REUTERS/Fatih Saribas 

Senior Rabbi Arthur Schneier (2nd R), president of Appeal of Conscience Foundation in New York, talks to Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (R) while Turkey's Ali Bardakoglu (2nd L), president of Religious Affairs, sits next to Greece's Religion Minister Marietta Giannakou during a conference in Istanbul November 7, 2005. The conference "Peace and Tolerance II", which began on Monday, is attended by representatives of religions in Turkey and abroad for dialogue on southeast Europe, the Caucasus and Asia. REUTERS/Fatih Saribas 

Senior Rabbi Arthur Schneier (L), president of Appeal of Conscience Foundation in New York, talks to Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew during a conference in Istanbul November 7, 2005. The conference "Peace and Tolerance II", which began on Monday, is attended by representatives of religions in Turkey and abroad for dialogue on southeast Europe, the Caucasus and Asia. REUTERS/Fatih Saribas 

Senior Rabbi Arthur Schneier, president of Appeal of Conscience Foundation in New York, consults Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (R) during a conference in Istanbul November 7, 2005. The conference "Peace and Tolerance II" began on Monday is attended by representatives of religions in Turkey and abroad for dialogue in southeast Europe, Caucausia and Asia. REUTERS/Fatih Saribas 

Senior Rabbi Arthur Schneier (L), president of Appeal of Conscience Foundation in New York, and Turkey's Chief Rabbi Izhak Haleva (C) meets U.S. Embassy Charge D'Affairs Nancy McEldowney during a conference in Istanbul November 7, 2005. The conference "Peace and Tolerance II" began on Monday is attended by representatives of religions in Turkey and abroad for dialogue in southeast Europe, Caucausia and Asia. REUTERS/Fatih Saribas 

Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (2nd R) talks to Alexandria Patriarch Theodoros (R), as Senior Rabbi Arthur Schneier (C), president of Appeal of Conscience Foundation in New York, chats with Turkey's Ali Bardakoglu (3rd L), president of Religious Affairs sits next to Greek Minister and Religious Affairs Marietta Giannakou (2nd L) and Patriarch Elias (L) II of Georgia during a "Peace and Tolerance" conference in Istanbul November 7, 2005. The conference "Peace and Tolerance II" began on Monday is attended by representatives of religions in Turkey and abroad for dialogue in southeast Europe, Caucausia and Asia. REUTERS/Fatih Saribas