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MindMover

(5,016 posts)
Thu Apr 5, 2012, 04:58 PM Apr 2012

Obama wishes Jews around the world a happy Passover

Source: Haaretz

U.S. president, in his annual holiday greeting, reflects on the struggles of the Jewish people and says he is looking forward to a 'good bowl of matzo ball soup.'


"The story of the Exodus is thousands of years old, but it remains as relevant as ever," Obama said. "Throughout our history, there are those who have targeted the Jewish people for harm – a fact we were so painfully reminded of just a few weeks ago in Toulouse."

"Throughout the years, the search for answers has deepened the Jewish people’s commitment to repairing the world, and inspired American Jews to help make our union more perfect," he continued.

Obama said he is preparing for the fourth annual White House Seder on Friday night, a new tradition started by Obama after participating in an impromptu Seder during his presidential campaign in 2008. He is the first U.S. President to have hosted a Seder at the White House.

Read more: http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/obama-wishes-jews-around-the-world-a-happy-passover-1.422887?



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Obama wishes Jews around the world a happy Passover (Original Post) MindMover Apr 2012 OP
Warms my heart to see the Muslims and the Jews linking arms... rfranklin Apr 2012 #1
Dang Moorish Christains... Riftaxe Apr 2012 #2
Right.... that's precisely what we're plotting every Sunday morning. LanternWaste Apr 2012 #4
That BASTARD! Deep13 Apr 2012 #3
 

rfranklin

(13,200 posts)
1. Warms my heart to see the Muslims and the Jews linking arms...
Thu Apr 5, 2012, 05:15 PM
Apr 2012

Too bad the Christians always want to start a Crusade!

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
4. Right.... that's precisely what we're plotting every Sunday morning.
Fri Apr 6, 2012, 11:56 AM
Apr 2012

Right.... that's precisely what we're plotting every Sunday morning.

Deep13

(39,154 posts)
3. That BASTARD!
Thu Apr 5, 2012, 08:43 PM
Apr 2012

This is a Christian nation, Obama! That's why it says "one nation under God" in the Constitution! Our Founding Fathers were all extremely devout Christians who came to Plymouth Rock to start a new Christian country, safe from taxes and birth control. We believe in Jesus, Mary, and Joseph here and not in Jews! And why does Obama hate Israel? Doesn't he know Jesus gave it to the Jews because of what Hitler did to them?



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