On 19 November 2025, people gathered at Lutherkirche Radebeul for the conclusion of the Peace Decade. The service, entitled "Come, awaken peace...", emphasised that peace must be actively sought. The biblical story of Isaac and Rebekah shows that peace cannot be taken for granted. Actions such as writing a new Torah make it clear that peace is created through concrete steps and trust. Peace is a task that we must tackle together.

We are once again approaching the Shavuot festival. As every year, anticipation of the "tikkun," the cheesecakes, and festive dishes, is growing. But the highlight of Shavuot is the communal learning throughout the night. In the following words, I would like to explore the nature of this night, its origins, and some thoughts about it.