Dean Sends Rosh Hashanah Greetings

[MaineDem]

For Immediate Release
October 3, 2005
Contact: Amaya Smith 202-863-8148

Dean Sends Rosh Hashanah Greetings

Washington, DC-- Today Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard
Dean issued the following statement commemorating Rosh Hashanah, the
Jewish New Year:

"Tonight Jews around the world begin celebrating Rosh Hashanah and
welcoming these High Holy Days while reflecting on the past year.

"This year we have seen the spirit of mankind tested in many ways
including war, natural disasters, economic hardships, and genocide. Now
more than ever it is important to renew our values and commitment to our
faith.

"All can join in the spirit of this Holy time to examine where we have
come up short in our obligations to others and to recommit ourselves to
helping the less fortunate among us.

"Before I left Israel two weeks ago, we joined to recite a classic
prayer thanking God for sustaining us and bringing us to this season -
the Shechecheyanu.

"This prayer will be offered again during the coming days as Jews
throughout the world will use this time to renew their spirits and take
stock of the past year. As the sun dips below the horizon this evening,
my family joins me in wishing all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah a
happy, healthy and peaceful new year. L'shanah Tovah."

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[UrbScotty]

1. Dean is a class act. (nt)

[MasonJar]

2. His wife is Jewish and his sons may be also.