Posted on 09/18/2020 1:04:00 PM PDT by ransomnote
The First Lady and I wish our Jewish brothers and sisters Shana Tova and hope the millions observing this sacred day in America and around the world have a blessed start to the High Holy Days.
As this 10-day period of celebration, devout prayer, reflection, and repentance commences, we are reminded of how important faith, family, and fellowship are to each of us. Particularly during these challenging times, the sense of peace and reassurance that comes with these observances has never been more important in helping us seek His wisdom and understanding as we continue to grow in our faith.
This year’s High Holy Days come with a sense of optimism for the people of Israel, as my Administration continues to make great strides in securing a more stable, prosperous, and peaceful Middle East region. Last month, we secured a historic agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Israel—the first between Israel and a major Arab country since 1994—that normalizes relations between the two countries, including the exchange of embassies and ambassadors, as well as enhanced cooperation in a broad range of fields including education, healthcare, trade, and security. And, just days after Bahrain reached a similar deal with Israel, we were proud to host the leaders of Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain at the White House earlier this week for the signing of these agreements and the Abraham Accords as a whole. As the High Holy Days begin, this momentous milestone in geopolitical relations is a reminder that we can create a coalition of nations that have shared goals of eliminating extremism and promoting security and prosperity, while also respecting religious freedom and building a more hopeful tomorrow for future generations.
Melania and I pray that He blesses all Jewish people throughout these High Holy Days. We hope that these 10 days provide those observing this special time a respite to build their faith and better experience the many blessings of the Almighty’s love and mercy.
Ping!
Thank you, Mr. President.
ML/NJ
Awesome.
Thank you Mister President. I wish paragraph 3 had been scratched. Don’t like politics mixed in, especially pat yourself on the back politics.
Wishing my Freepfriends of the Jewish persuasion a L’shana tova! Assuming everyone is sneaking into minyans. Can’t believe our religious freedoms have been impinged in this way. Wonder if midnight Christmas masses will be allowed. I feel in my heart that government is almost never good. As much as I love the first responders and military who sacrifice for us.
We needs more Jewish votes and campaign donations.
If you don’t ask you don’t get.
Think of it like when your shul puts the little envelope on your seat during the High Holidays, reminding you to pay your dues/give some tzedaka to avert the evil decree,
Shana Tova!
Shanah tovah um tukah!
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