Lee Howard of United Hebrew Congregation in Joplin, Missouri writes about the interfaith Shabbat experience he shared with his congregation and the local Muslim community:

"Last fall the members of our congregation were invited by the Joplin Muslim community to visit their new mosque for a dinner. On Jan 18, we invited the Joplin Muslims to our temple for Shabbat services and a oneg.  Our student rabbi, Brian Stoller did a wonderful job in leading services and we had a great time at the oneg, meeting and greeting our Muslim neighbors. Student Rabbi Brian handed out and read the information about URJ's program concerning "Children of Abraham: Jews and Muslims in Conversation," along with the  introductory letters of Rabbi Yoffie and Dr Ingrid Matson, President of the ISNA.

We had a wonderful evening with the members of the Muslim community. When my wife and I left the oneg around 11 p.m., there were members of both congregations still engaged in friendly conversation.

We hope to continue a dialog and friendship with our new friends."

What a wonderful way to spend Erev Shabbat!  Kol Hakavod to United Hebrew Congregation and the Joplin Muslim community!