This afternoon, President Barack Obama spoke with close to 1,000 rabbis on a conference call in advance of Rosh Hashanah. The call was co-hosted by the White House and the four major rabbinical organizations: the Central Conference of American Rabbis; the Rabbinical Assembly; the Rabbinical Council of America; and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association. On behalf of himself and the First Lady, the President extended greetings to the Rabbis and their congregations for a sweet, happy and healthy New Year. The President noted that the Jewish High Holidays provide an opportunity for Jews to reflect on the past year and recommit themselves to our core values. He remarked that the entire nation had the opportunity to do this as well in connection during this past week on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, noting the crucial role played by American Jews in the Civil Rights Movement both at the time of the March and in addressing the key challenges we face as a nation today. The President also offered his reflections on a number of issues, including the upcoming enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act and the ongoing Israel-Palestinians peace talks.
Posted on: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 22:22:01 +0000
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