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“As these holy days invite reflection, repentance, and reconciliation, may they bring renewed hope, inner strength, and peace to you, your families, and your communities,” Pillay wrote. “May the sound of the shofar awaken a deeper commitment to justice, human dignity, and the healing of what has been broken.”
At a time when many communities continue to endure conflict, insecurity, and displacement, Pillay reaffirmed the WCC’s commitment to mutual respect and understanding, to opposing antisemitism and all forms of hatred, and to advancing conditions in which all people may live in safety and dignity.
“We likewise recognize that safeguarding churches and Christian communities, as well as every community across the Middle East, is integral to preserving the region’s rich religious diversity and to nurturing a future grounded in coexistence, mutual respect, and lasting peace,” he wrote. “May these sacred days deepen the bonds of understanding among communities, renew the courage to seek reconciliation, and strengthen the shared responsibility to uphold human dignity and peace.”
