President
Obama’s Greeting for Rosh Hashanah
September 23, 2014
Hello. As Jews across America,
Israel, and the world gather together for the High Holidays, Michelle and I
extend our warmest wishes to you and your families for a sweet and happy new
year.
My good friend Elie Wiesel once
said that God gave human beings a secret, and that secret was not how to begin
but how to begin again. These days of awe are a chance to celebrate that gift,
to give thanks for the secret, the miracle of renewal.
In synagogues and homes over the
coming days, Jews will reflect on a year that carried its shares of challenges.
We’ve been reminded many times that our world still needs repair. So here at
home we continue the hard work of rebuilding our economy and restoring our
American dream of opportunity for all. Around the world, we continue to stand
for the dignity of every human being, and against the scourge of anti-Semitism,
and we reaffirm the friendships and bonds that keep us strong, including our
unshakeable alliance with the State of Israel.
So let’s approach this new year
with new confidence and new hope. Let’s recommit ourselves to living out the
values we share as individuals and as a country. Above all, let’s embrace this
God-given miracle of renewal, this extraordinary opportunity to begin again in
pursuit of justice, prosperity, and peace. From my family to yours, shanah tovah. |
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