On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, President Obama issued a video greeting to Jews around the world. “Rosh Hashanah marks the start of a new year – a time of humble prayer, joyful celebration, and hope for a new beginning,” Obama said.
The new year is a time to rededicate oneself to resisting intolerance and prejudice, Obama said. “Let us stand up strongly to the scourge of anti-Semitism, which is still prevalent in far too many corners of our world,” he said.
The video and a transcript in multiple languages is available on the White House Web site. Obama gave a similar video greeting for Ramadan.
Alexandra Abboud has five years experience reporting on the legal and cultural dynamics that shape American society. At America.gov, she manages coverage of cultural diversity, the arts, education and sports. Abboud has also served as a managing editor of the State Department's eJournal USA series, producing internationally circulated publications on innovation and fighting corruption.
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