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WCC sends greetings to Jewish communities on Rosh Hashanah

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay sent sincere greetings and warmest wishes to Jewish communities worldwide on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah.

Honey/The honey for Rosh Hashanah symbolizes the hope for a happy and prosperous new year. The reason honey is used is its association with the "manna" - described in the Torah as being ``like honey wafers''- provided by God during the 40 years that the Israelites wandered the desert, Photo: Sean Hawkey/Life on Earth Pictures

The honey for Rosh Hashanah symbolizes the hope for a happy and prosperous new year. The reason honey is used is its association with the "manna" - described in the Torah as being ``like honey wafers''- provided by God during the 40 years that the Israelites wandered the desert, Photo: Sean Hawkey/Life on Earth Pictures

23 September 2025
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“At this sacred time of renewal and repentance, we pray that God blesses your coming year with health and joy,” wrote Pillay. “May the sound of the shofar awaken hope and peace in our communities and struggling world, guiding all peoples toward peace and justice.”

 

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