Statements | Joint Christian-Jewish

Mutual respect and advancing relations between Cyprus and Israel

| 01.01.2012

Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger signed a historic declaration on December 6, 2011, in Nicosia, Cyprus, with Archbishop Chrysostomos, primate of the Church of Cyprus, in which both of them promised to deepen relations between the Church and the Jewish people. The declaration affirms the illegitimacy of the doctrine of collective Jewish guilt for the deicide of Jesus. It was the first time an Orthodox church has explicitly repudiated this doctrine, which was one of the most important factors in the development of religious anti-Semitism in Europe. The joint declaration reads as follows: ... [more]

Statements | Protestant

Day of Reflection, Dialogue and Prayer for Peace and Justice in the World

Olav Fykse Tveit | 01.12.2011

Remarks of Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, General Secretary of the World Councils of Churches, 27 October 2011, Assisi ... [more]

Statements | Protestant (38)

EUR/D: International Conference on the State of Relations between Christians and Jews

| 01.07.2011

Ten years ago the Conference of Protestant Churches in Europe's (CPCE) study “Church and Israel” marked a milestone in Christian-Jewish relations. On this jubilee 40 specialists from Europe met in Arnoldshain and called for its renewed putting into practice. The text of the closing Communiqué follows … [more]

Statement of LEKKJ regarding the "Kairos Palestine Declaration"

Lutheran European Commission on the Church and the Jewish People | 01.09.2010

The Lutheran European Commission on the Church and the Jewish People (LEKKJ) has studied and discussed The Kairos Palestine Declaration, “A Moment of Truth”, authored by Palestinian Christians in 2009. … [more]




Statements | Joint Christian-Jewish (42)

40 Years of Dialogue: Reflections and Future Perspectives

International Catholic-Jewish Committee | 01.04.2011

A joint declaration of the International Jewish Committee on Interreligious Consultations (IJCIC) and the Vatican's Commission for Religious Relations With the Jews. It was released at the end of its 21st meeting in Paris, March 2, 2011. … [more]

Joint Declaration of the 20th International Catholic-Jewish Liaison Committee Meeting

| 01.04.2011

The 20th meeting of the International Catholic-Jewish Liaison Committee (ILC) of the Holy See's Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews and the International Jewish Committee on Interreligious Consultations (IJCIC) was held in Budapest Hungary, November 9-12, 2008. … [more]




Statements | Jewish (9)

Ascending towards God

Rabbi David Rosen | 01.12.2011

Address of Rabbi David Rosen, KSG, CBE, International Director of Interreligious Affairs, AJC, October 27, 2011, in Assisi … [more]

Resolution on the 2009 Kairos Document

Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) | 01.05.2011

Adopted by the Board of Trustees
April 15, 2010 … [more]

Canadian Jewish Congress Welcomes Canadian Church Leaders' Statement

Canadian Jewish Congress - Congrés Juif Canadien | 08.12.2003

Canadian Jewish Congress welcomes the release today of a statement on antisemitism by leaders of churches affiliated with the Canadian Council of Churches. … [more]




Statements | Ecumenical (21)

The Kairos Palastine Document

| 01.08.2010

We, a group of Christian Palestinians, after prayer, reflection and an exchange of opinion, cry out from within the suffering in our country, under the Israeli occupation, with a cry of hope in the absence of all hope, a cry full of prayer and faith in a God ever vigilant, in God's divine providence for all the inhabitants of this land. Inspired by the mystery of God's love for all, the mystery of God's divine presence in the history of all peoples and, in a particular way, in the history of our country, we proclaim our word based on our Christian faith and our sense of Palestinian belonging - a word of faith, hope and love. … [more]

Statement on Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

World Counil of Churches (WCC) | 06.09.2009

1. While the decision of the United Nations (UN) of 1947 (Resolution 181) to establish two states in the land of Palestine was partially achieved with the creation of the state of Israel, the second part of this resolution is still waiting for realization: the establishment of a Palestinian state. … [more]

Holocaust/Shoah: Its Effects on Christian Theology and Life in Argentina and Latin America

First Symposium of Christian Theology, Buenos Aires, May 17, 200 | 07.06.2006

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Statements | Roman Catholic (29)

Day of Reflection, Dialogue and Prayer for Peace and Justice in the World

Pope Benedict XVI | 01.12.2011

Address of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI at the meeting in Assisi, 27 October 2011. … [more]

Catholic Church and Judaism: Promising fruits

Benedict XVI., Pope | 01.10.2011

Speech of Pope Benedict XVI. at the meeting with representatives of the Jewish Community in Germany, Berlin September 22, 2011 … [more]

Meeting with Religious Leaders at St. Mary's University College in Twickenham

Pope Benedict XIV. | 01.10.2010

Distinguished guests, dear friends,I am very pleased to have this opportunity to meet you, the representatives of the various religious communities in Great Britain. I greet both the ministers of religion present and those of you who are active in politics, business and industry. I am grateful to Dr Azzam and to Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks for the greetings which they have expressed on your behalf. As I salute you, let me also wish the Jewish community in Britain and throughout the world a happy and holy celebration of Yom Kippur. … [more]




Statements | Orthodox (3)

To Recognize Christ in His People: Declaration by a Round Table of Eastern Orthodox Priests and Cultural Representatives

| 01.06.2007

Twelve Eastern Orthodox priests and lay leaders from Greece, Georgia, Italy, Russia, and Ukraine issued this statement at the conclusion of a five-day visit to Jerusalem, April 20-24, 2007. … [more]

Statement by Metropolitan Yuvenali (Russian Orthodox Church)
on the Alleged "Ritual" Nature of the Murder of the Royal Family

Metropolitan Yuvenali | 01.06.2005

In its historical analysis of the Ekaterinburg tragedy, the Commission could not avoid dealing with the question of the so-called ritual murder of the royal family, which continues to be the subject of press articles. … [more]

Communique of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church Regarding Anti-Semitic Posters

| 01.05.2005

Upon learning the facts with regard to the anti-Semitic posters and graffiti that appeared in Belgrade on March 22 of this year, as well as of earlier, similar and in some cases even more blatant, inhumane and malicious demonstrations of prejudice and intolerance toward the Jewish people, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church, convened today, March 24, in prayerful memory of the innocent victims of the bombing by the NATO alliance, wishes to communicate the following … [more]




Statements | Interreligious (3)

Resolution

ICCJ International Abrahamic Forum | 01.11.2011

At its meeting held January 2011 in the Martin Buber House in Heppenheim, Germany, the Executive Board of the International Council of Christians and Jews, implementing the decision taken by the 2010 ICCJ Annual General Meeting held in Istanbul, Turkey, decided to renew its commitment to the Jewish-Christina-Muslim dialogue. During a trilateral consultation, held in Berlin, December 2010, the following proposition was drafted, with which the ICCJ Executive Board unanimously agreed. … [more]

Joint Declaration by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Chief Rabbis of Israel

| 01.10.2006

The Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar and Chief Rabbi Yonah Metzger of Israel met in friendship at Lambeth Palace on 5th September 2006/12th of Elul 5766, to commit themselves to a continuing relationship based on mutual trust and respect. At the end of their meeting they made the following statement.

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Interreligious Peace Forum Moscow 2000

Participants Interreligious Peace Forum Moscow | 14.11.2000

Final Document and Participant's Statement. November 13-14, 2000, Moscow. … [more]

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Statements | Joint Christian-Jewish

Church and Jewish Leaders Resolve Concerns Over Baptisms

Sep 01 2010 — Salt Lake City ... [more]