Religious Council of Pforzheim firmly rejects violence and antisemitism
Pforzheim Religious Leaders Show Solidarity with Jewish Community in Response to Terrorist Attacks
In a show of unity and support, religious leaders from Pforzheim, Germany, issued a joint statement in response to the terrorist attacks in Israel and the violent clashes in the Gaza Strip. The statement was presented during a visit to the Shabbat service at the Jewish Community of Pforzheim.
Mayor Peter Boch delivered a greeting on behalf of the city and the city council, expressing the importance of setting an example of unity and standing by the side of Israel and the Jewish Community of Pforzheim. The joint statement was issued by Fatih Aygün (BUMIE), Aftab Aslan (Ahmadiyya Community), and Yavuz Çevik (Ditib Fatih Mosque).
The joint statement expressed horror and a heavy heart at the brutal and inhumane atrocities committed. It declared that Islam does not tolerate violence or terrorism and that the attacks and clashes were against Israeli citizens. The statement also reminded that not only Jewish community members, but also Muslims face violence.
The event was attended by many representatives of member communities of the Council of Religions, as well as several Islamic communities in Pforzheim, Mayor Peter Boch, former Mayor Gert Hager, and State Parliamentarian Felix Herkens. Rami Suliman, chairman of the Jewish Community, expressed disappointment that only a few Jewish community members attended the Shabbat service.
The attendees stood in solidarity with the Jewish community, urging everyone to include all in their prayers. The exact wording of the statement can be found on the website of the Council of Religions. The location of the event was the Jewish Community of Pforzheim, and the Shabbat service was held on Saturday.
The religious leaders were present in the synagogue to show solidarity and to realize that they are powerless in the face of the atrocities committed. They urged everyone to come together in unity and support during these difficult times.
Topic: Pforzheim religious leaders show solidarity with Jewish community
- The joint statement, issued by local religious leaders including Fatih Aygün (BUMIE), Aftab Aslan (Ahmadiyya Community), and Yavuz Çevik (Ditib Fatih Mosque), also touched upon crime and justice, expressing horror at the terrorist attacks in Israel and condemning any form of violence.
- The event, held at the Jewish Community of Pforzheim, highlighted the importance of unity across general-news sectors, as local political figures and Islamic communities gathered to show solidarity and offer support to the Jewish community amidst the ongoing violent clashes in the Gaza Strip.
