WCC NEWS - WCC sends warm greetings to Jewish communities on Rosh Hashanah

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay sent warm greetings to Jewish communities around the world as they celebrated Rosh HaShanah. A man and his daughter pray by the Western Wall, a holy place for the Jews, Jerusalem 2019, Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC 19 September 2023 “Rosh HaShana is, in some rabbinic traditions, interpreted as the anniversary of the creation of humanity,” said Pillay. “May these be days of renewal that engender joy, peace, and hope.” Pillay expressed gratitude for Jewish partners, and for the sustained dialogue that the WCC has had with the International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations (IJCIC).   Letter from the WCC General Secretary for the Jewish New Year - RoshHashanah 2023 Strengthening inter-religious trust and respect    See more

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