But the trip is hardly the typical trip American Jews take to Israel. I have been part of the faculty for 80 African American college students who went to Israel to build bridges of understanding between the U.S. and Israel as well as to connect with their Christian biblical roots. The group is sponsored by Passages Israel, sometimes referred to as “Birthright for Christians.” They send more than 1,000 students a year to Israel. With Passages, my job was to get to know the students and then, when I return, help the organization develop curriculum so the students can stay connected to Israel and Judaism. Yes, many believe, Israel has its biblical roots, but its modern-day goodness and right to even exist is debatable.

Source: Ethiopian News July 19, 2017 19:18 UTC