Tuesday, September 18, 2012

President Obama's Rosh Hashanah Greetings Issued Last Week

The Jewish High Holidays began Sunday night with Rosh Hashanah, and continue through Yom Kippur next Wednesday.  Last week (Sept. 13), President Obama issued Rosh Hashanah greetings from himself and the First Lady. (Full text).He said in part:
At a time when our public discourse can too often seem harsh; when society too often focuses on what divides us instead of what unites us; I hope that Americans of all faiths can take this opportunity to reach out to those who are less fortunate; to be tolerant of our neighbors; and to recognize ourselves in one another.