Church President Tietz: Anti-Semitism in Hesse is not acceptable!

Church President Tietz: Anti-Semitism in Hesse is not acceptable!

The waves are hitting high! Anti-Semitism in Germany is on a worrying rise, and the new president of the Evangelical Church in Hesse and Nassau (EKHN), Christiane Tietz, has spoken out strongly. She used clear words to criticize the growing anti-Semitic sentiment, which has become increasingly threatening since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict. “What we have observed since the beginning of the conflict is that anti-Semitism has increased massively,” explained the 57-year-old and made it clear: “Anti-Semitism is unacceptable!”

Tietz, who was elected the first female church president in September, is calling for a clear stance against this form of hatred. “There is absolutely no way that people who live here have to be afraid of identifying themselves as Jews,” she emphasized urgently. Their words are a call for solidarity and protection of the Jewish community in Germany, which is suffering from the pressure of prejudice and discrimination.

A historic moment for the EKHN

The handover of Christiane Tietz, who will succeed Volker Jung, will take place at the end of January. Her election marks a significant moment in the history of the EKHN as she is the first woman to hold this position. Tietz brings a breath of fresh air and a clear message: The church will take a decisive stand against anti-Semitism and any form of discrimination. The time for silence is over!