WEEKLY UPDATE #21 - Rosh Hashanah

Dear Friends, this week we will celebrate the Jewish new year Rosh Hashanah. I wish all of our friends "Shanah Tovah" - a sweet and blessed new year! But this day also has another meaning. It is "Yom Hadin", the Day of Judgement. The following ten days are days of repentance, reflection, and prayer, and they culminate in the great Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur.  In the face of the disturbing events in Chemnitz it is all the more up to us to seek God in prayer and to raise our voices against racism and antisemitism.  The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will be days of prayer and fasting for us. Firstly, for our government to take a clear and positive attitude towards Israel. Secondly, for Christians to reflect upon and repent of their indifference. And thirdly, for Israel's protection. Shanah Tovah - wishing you a sweet and blessed new year!