BUSH SENDS HANUKKA GREETINGS

Jerusalem Post ^ | 12-09-01 | Jerusalem Post Staff

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BUSH SENDS HANUKKA GREETINGS

JERUSALEM (December 9) - US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush yesterday extended greetings to the Jewish people on the occasion of Hanukka.

"Hanukka celebrates the liberation of the ancient kingdom of Israel from foreign occupation.

"It teaches us that freedom must sometimes be fought for - a message that continues to resonate today," Bush said.

Hanukka is celebrated beginning tonight.

"Laura and I send our warmest greetings to all those celebrating Hanukka, the festival of lights," Bush said in comments released by the White House.

"The celebration of Hanukka is inspired by the story of the miracle of the lamp: how a ration of oil sufficient only for one day burned for eight.

"It is a holiday of hope that encourages trust in God's providence and God's purposes, even when we are threatened by darkness and destruction.

"Hanukka commemorates the reconsecration of the ancient temple in Jerusalem by the Maccabees and their followers, after it had been desecrated.

"Hanukka celebrates the liberation of the ancient kingdom of Israel from foreign occupation. It teaches us that freedom must sometimes be fought for - a message that continues to resonate today.

"We join all people of Jewish faith in thanking God who has 'sustained us and enabled us to reach this season.'

"May the candles of Hanukka light our memories of those lost on September 11.

"And may this be a season of joy for us all."

[FITZ]

Happy Hanukka to you and everyone! This holiday season is a bit somber after the attacks on the US and the recent attacks on Israel.

[Alouette]

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[veronica]

How come I can see it fine on the thread?

[Fabozz]

Chappy Chanukah!

[MadIvan]

Happy Hannukah greetings to all my friends of the Jewish faith, from this Catholic. ;)

Best Regards, Ivan

[Cachelot]

Happy hannuka to all Jewish freepers, from the frozen north :).

[veronica]

This ought to work!

[Thinkin' Gal]

[monkeyshine]

Chappy Chanukah!

[shaggy eel]

BUMP with best wishes!

[TopQuark]

As a Christian, but friend of Israel, I would like to join you, in extending my best wishes for a HAPPY HANUKKA to all Jewish FREEPERS.

Thank you. I wish you too (a bit in advance) Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year.
May it bring peace to all of us.

[TopQuark]

Happy Hanukkah to the Jewish friends around the world!

My heart goes to all the children in Israel. May G-d grant them peace and joy this Hanukkah and thereafter.

[nopardons]

Thank you . : - )

And may GOD bless us and usher in peace , in the New Year.

[Delta-Boudreaux]

What about the vowel markings?

[lavaroise]

"It teaches us that freedom must sometimes be fought for - a message that continues to resonate today," Bush said.

Not quite the Ramadan show I was expecting, but that is quite telling message from Bush. MAy Israel avenge the dead and kill its enemies in bloody revenge.

Happy Hanukka you all

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks so much, Dennis.

[dennisw]

Nice one!

[veronica]

Happy Hanukkah, you cool cat.

[Sabertooth]

Back atcha, babe.

Where's your black one?

[NixNatAVanG InDaBurgh]

May Our Light Continue to Shine Amongst the Nations.
Happy Chanukah! Let it light the world!!!