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Polish Catholic Church marks Day of Judaism

12.01.2021 13:54
Events marking the Day of Judaism in the Polish Catholic Church have opened in the western city of Poznań.
Photo: Radio Poland
Photo: Radio Poland Julian Horodyski

Launched as an annual initiative in 1997, the Day of Judaism aims to promote Christian-Jewish dialogue, reflect on the links between the two religions and create a forum for joint prayer.

Due to the pandemic, this year’s events, including poetry readings and a concert of Hebrew and Yiddish songs, are being held online.

The motto of the 2021 Day of Judaism is an excerpt from the Old Testament’s Book of Deuteronomy: “I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws.”

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