You may form your own conclusions.

The rabbi who I’m sure is quite busy was willing to assist his community by helping the officer and his K9 partner. Now, the rabbi will hopefully find it easier to achieve his objectives and get assistance from the community. Like I mentioned above…dogs (other animals too) have a remarkable way a making the gap between different people/cultures come closer together in a positive manner.

I want to give all my thanks to Charlie. I never saw him just as a work dog. He’s now a wonderful family companion who is deeply loved by all in my family…especially me. My only regret, is when I go out and I can’t take him with me. He goes to the garage door with such excitement thinking we’re going to work. And that breaks my heart.

Many years ago, when I was living in Saint Anthony, Idaho, I volunteered to teach adults to read and write.

Prior to certification as an adult literacy tutor, my instructor mentioned that one of the original organizers of the local program was Jewish, and from New York City.

The instructor did casually joke about the oddity of a New York Jew in that particular community, as almost everyone there was a rough and ready cowboy driving around in a pickup truck with a gun and a dog.

Subsequently, on one of the Jewish holidays (I don’t remember which one), I called him up to wish him some sort of traditional Hebrew greeting.

He suddenly became VERY paranoid, wanting to know how I knew he was Jewish, and asking me not to tell anyone else.

Immediately afterwards, he and his wife moved to Missoula, Montana.

I have no idea WHY he wouldn’t want anyone to know he was Jewish.

The population of that part of Idaho is composed almost entirely of members of The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints, whose religious teachings are quite supportive of Israel and Judaism.

Yeah, we’re cowboys, but we’re “Mormon” cowboys.

So, his reaction seemed rather mysterious to me.

Thank you.