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In Short: Pope Leo XIV has extended his wishes to Rome’s Jewish community ahead of their upcoming celebrations.
Pope Leo XIV has sent greetings to Rome’s Jewish community as they prepare for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, according to EWTN News. In a telegram addressed to the city’s chief rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni, the pontiff expressed hope for abundant blessings and joy during the celebrations.
The message was first published by ACI Prensa, the Spanish-language sister service of EWTN News, and later translated and adapted by EWTN News English. Rabbi Noa Kushner, meanwhile, has authored a new book for those seeking religious belonging, despite identifying as secular, atheist, or culturally Jewish. Her book, set to be released in October, addresses the needs of Jewish skeptics.
RNS invited Rabbi Noa Kushner to discuss her book ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, which begin on September 11. The book aims to provide guidance for individuals who wish to reconnect with their faith while embracing their secular or non-religious identities.
In related news, the UK government is planning to introduce new restrictions on the purchase of goods made in Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, as reported by the BBC.
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- “I wish to extend to you and to the entire beloved Jewish community of Rome my most heartfelt good wishes on the occasion of the solemn feasts you are preparing to celebrate. I hope that these celebrations will be an occasion of abundant blessings from the Most High and a source of joy,” the pontiff wrote.
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