Zelensky congratulates Jewish community on Rosh Hashanah
Volodymyr Zelensky at the meeting with the Jewish community. Photo: President's Office
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky extended his congratulations to the country’s Jewish community on the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, marking the beginning of the Jewish New Year 5785. The congratulatory message was published on his official website.
In his address, the President emphasized the importance of the holiday as a time for reflection and striving for a better future: “Tradition grants us this time to reflect on how to bring a better future closer, to evaluate our path correctly, and to fill our lives with good deeds.”
Zelensky also noted that, in times of war, any holiday is overshadowed by suffering: “Unfortunately, for yet another year, any holiday season for all of Ukraine and other parts of the world is marred by war and the suffering of people due to the loss of loved ones.”
The President expressed gratitude to the Jewish community for their support during challenging times: “I am grateful to the entire Jewish community of Ukraine for their role in defending our national independence and for their comprehensive support of our society.”
In closing, Volodymyr Zelensky wished everyone peace and safety: “May families find security and harmony in the new year, may loved ones be near, and may all of Ukraine feel the restoration of peace.”
As previously reported by the Union of Orthodox Journalists (UOJ), the rabbis of Ukraine told Zelensky that he serves as an example of fearlessness for the country.
Read also
Radicals gun down dozens of Christians in Nigeria on Palm Sunday
In Nigeria’s Plateau State, coordinated attacks left believers dead after they became targets of what observers describe as deliberate terror during a religious holiday.
Exclusive: Phanar Archons raise funds to fight “Putin’s threat” in America
An internal letter from the Order of the Archons brands one American Orthodox organization a “pro-Moscow group” and accuses the Serbian Church, the OCA, and ROCOR of being under Moscow’s control.
Sumy Eparchy holds charity concert for children with cancer
As part of the campaign “Bright Deeds for the Bright Day!”, a creative evening was held to raise funds for the treatment of children with cancer in the Sumy region.
KDAiS publishes book on history of Ukrainian Orthodox Church
The Kyiv Theological Academy has released an updated survey of the more than 1,000-year path of the Ukrainian Church.
Former chief administrator suspended from ministry in UOC-KP
If Matsurak does not repent, he will be defrocked by the Kyiv Patriarchate.
Khust Eparchy asks for help for priest facing eviction from his home
The rector of the parish, along with his minor children, is being threatened with the loss of his home through court proceedings.