Interfaith education for Red Cloud Nebraska

Wednsday night I had the unique opportunity of addressing the youth fellowship of The United Methodist church in Red Cloud Nebraska! They came along with other members of their congregation to learn a bit about  Judaism. 

The event was arranged by lay minister, Roger Hamond, and was part of an inter-faith program the youth fellowship is running. Last week they started their program with a presentation on Islam and they continued this week with Judaism.  

The idea is to help prepare the youth of their small town for their eventual entrance into the "college scene" where inevitably they'll be exposed to people of all faiths and backgrounds. 

For me it served an additional purpose as well. It was an opportunity to expose my fellow man to their rich spiritual history. The history of man from Adam and Noah. Along with the depth of knowledge that was passed down to mankind from Hashem through our forebarers. 

It also gave their congregation a chance to hear a little bit about Jewish history from a Jewish perspective.  Something that is becoming exceedingly rear in this generation of youtube, google and wiki's, not to mention the flood of "messianic jews"," jews for jesus" and the self proclaimed "black israelites".

I was pleasantly surprised by the question and answer portion of the presentation. The questions were all on topic and showed sincere interest and desire to understand judaism. 

My warmest appreciation goes out to Mr Hammond for arranging this event. As well as to Pastor Rathbun and the youth fellowship for their warm welcome.