President Obama’s Rosh Hashanah Greeting
At sundown on September 16, the Jewish community in the United States and all over the world celebrated the start of the new year. In honor of the occasion, President Barack Obama extended warmest wishes to all those celebrating and delivered a video message, in which he said:
"..Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are also opportunities for reflection. They represent a chance to take stock of our lives and look forward to the coming year with clear eyes and renewed purpose.
"In that spirit, the Jewish Tradition teaches us that one of the most important duties we have during this period is the act of reconciliation. We're called to seek each other out and make amends for those moments when we may not have lived up to our values as well as we should.
"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. And as a nation, let us be mindful of those who are suffering, and renew the unbreakable bond we share with our friends and allies -- including the State of Israel.
"In that spirit, Michelle and I wish you and your families a sweet year full of health, happiness, and peace. L'Shana Tovah."
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Mark R. in Tennessee writes:
You know, REALLY! Does this administration really think that the entire US population is stupid? Even my 9 year old son knows this attack was NOT spurred by some dumd vidio. Why doesn't this administration just admit to yourselves that islamists HATE us. No matter what we do, no matter what we say. While you people are scratching your heads trying to figure this out, we are loosing more live. This is why you DO NOT HAVE MY VOTE FOR RE-ELECTION. Granted I am only one person, but what would your chances be if 275,000,000 of the American population felt the same way I do!
Posted on Fri Sep 21, 2012