A unique experiment toward better understanding between Jews, Catholics and Protestants was tried in Detroit.
In each of the sixteen public high schools students’ assemblies were held to hear addresses by a Catholic priest, a Protestant Minister and a rabbi. Eighteen thousand students of high school age heard the addresses, it is estimated, which stressed the American tradition of religious liberty. The speakers were received by the audiences with great enthusiasm, and it is the concensus of opinion among school authorities that this probably will result in a finer spirit of cooperation and mutual understanding.
The Jewish viewpoint was presented by Dr. Leo M. Franklin and Rabbi Leon F##am of Temple Beth El. Among the Catholic speakers were the Rev. Father Frederic Seidenberg, dean of men of the University of Detroit, and Rev. Father Sullivan, dean of the graduate department of the same institution. Protestants were represented by Rev. Roy Ewing Vale, Dr. Augustus P. Reccord and others. The talks were under the supervision of Frank Cody, Superintendent of Schools.
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