Washington – Passover: Seder at White House Monday; Obama’s Holiday Greeting

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    Washington – President Obama sent a Passover holiday greeting–Chag Sameach–to Jews worldwide who will celebrate Passover starting with the first seder on Monday night. Obama will host his third White House seder on Monday.

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    From Obama:

    My family and I send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating the sacred festival of Passover.

    On Monday evening, Jewish families and their friends in America, Israel, and around the world will gather around the Seder table and retell the story of the Exodus, one of the most powerful stories of suffering and redemption in history. The story of Passover – which recalls the passage of the children of Israel from bondage and repression to freedom and liberty – inspires hope that those oppressed and enslaved can become free. The Seder, with its rich traditions and rituals, instructs each generation to remember its past, while appreciating the beauty of freedom and the responsibility it entails.

    This year, that ancient instruction is reflected in the daily headlines as we see modern stories of social transformation and liberation unfolding in the Middle East and North Africa. Against the backdrop of change, we continue to pray for peace between Israel and her neighbors, while reaffirming our enduring commitment to Israel’s security.

    As Jewish families gather for this joyous celebration of freedom, let us all be thankful for the gifts that have been bestowed upon us, and let us work to alleviate the suffering, poverty, injustice, and hunger of those who are not yet free. Chag Sameach.


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    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    Its a real kavod that our President will be celebrating a cultural version of pesach and doing a seder at the White House with his Jewish staff members. He wisely focuses on the theme of geulah and makes the connection from yetzias mitzraim to the liberation efforts underway throughout the Arab World.

    mendoza
    mendoza
    12 years ago

    Nicely writen by writer in the white house . But dose ombama stand for what is writen is the ?

    basmelech
    basmelech
    12 years ago

    Why does the White House need to celebrate our holidays like Pesach and Chanuka? Do they also have Yom Kippur and Succos? It would be better if they would pardon Jonathan Pollard so he could have a seder.

    5TResident
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    5TResident
    12 years ago

    I will be moichel Obama having a seder. No thanks.