Israel celebrates first Rosh Hashanah in three years without hostages in Gaza
Leaders push messages of unity as country ushers in Jewish New Year ahead of tense election and amid simmering conflicts on several fronts The post Israel celebrates first Rosh Hashanah in three years without hostages in Gaza appeared first on The Times of Israel .
On Friday, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump sent greetings to the Jewish community on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The Presidential Message from the White House extended "warmest greetings" to Jewish communities both in the United States and worldwide. The President highlighted the biblical origins of Rosh Hashanah, describing it as the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, marking the beginning of humanity's story.
The two-day holiday season, which precedes the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, is a time of reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. The President emphasized that the High Holy Day period is a journey towards prayer, repentance, and spiritual rejuvenation.
Committing his administration to promoting religious faith across America, the message stated that the administration is dedicated to combating antisemitism and protecting religious freedom for every American. The President reaffirmed his pledge to eliminate the scourge of antisemitism and defend the sacred right of religious liberty.
In a traditional closing for the High Holy Days, the President wished the Jewish community to be "inscribed in the Book of Life," hopeful that they would experience a Happy, Healthy, and Sweet New Year.
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