“We join in prayer with all Jewish families and communities that gather to re-enact the rituals that keep the experience of the exodus alive in our hearts and minds,” said Pillay. “May the people forged by the memory of the years of bondage and wandering honour the God of liberation by their eagerness to do justice, to reconcile and unite humanity.”
Pillay expressed special appreciation for the conversations and collaboration with Jewish sisters and brothers towards securing peace and security in the Holy Land as anticipation of the incarnation of God’s liberating power today.
“In my recent visit to the Holy Land, and in my meetings with religious and political leaders, the message of building bridges through our interreligious dialogue and peace-making efforts were significant,” he said. “May God deepen our fraternity and solidarity as we work together towards incarnating God’s justice, reconciliation, and unity for the flourishing of all people and all of creation.”