Solidarity against anti -Semitism: Pastor Sedlak in Langenau under fire

Solidarity against anti -Semitism: Pastor Sedlak in Langenau under fire

In the small town of Langenau in the Alb-Donau district, a worrying incident causes a stir. Last week, anti -Semitic graffiti were discovered at the Martinskirche, the town hall and another building, which contained shocking messages such as "Jews" and "Boycott Israel". These disgusting words not only shaken the local community, but also called on the scene of the state church. Over 100 clergymen, including State Bishop Ernst-Wilhelm Gohl, are stunned and replace a sign of anti-Semitism with solidarity for the Jewish community, such as [schwaebische.de] (https://www.schwaebische.de/regional/ulm-alb-donau/ulm/pfarrerhinhistliche-staerken-kirchengeme-den-ruecken-parrer-sfaschist-news- israel-hamas-hamas-hamas-hamas-hamas-hamas.

The Protestant pastor Ralf Sedlak has experienced a wave of hostility in the past few months, which, according to his significant attitude towards the atrocities of Hamas, since October 7, 2023. Sedlak has never seen himself as a political activist, but he was insulted as a "fascist" and "Zionist" at his clear words. His community has been exposed to permanent disorders and shameful attacks for over a year, in which police operations are always necessary. The state government is now planning to better protect Sedlak and his colleague, and the police want to make the services more present at the services in the future, which is an important step to counteract further incidents.

a new start for the parish

In the middle of this turbulent period, Pastor Ralf Sedlak, who has recently lived with his family in Langenau, will take up his service on Monday, November 7th and has already taken the first steps to help the community in this tense situation. The 41-year-old, father of six children, will now try to initiate a new chapter for the parish in a time of change and uncertainty. His personal presence and commitment could bring a positive turn. In swp.de is signed for the upgrading of the rectory, which shows that Sedlak is determined and want to take a clear focus on new challenges.