Obamas Send Chanukah Wishes

David Streeter — December 11, 2009 – 1:54 pm | Obama Comments (0) Add a comment

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama send their “warmest wishes” to Jews around the world as Chanukah begins tonight. From the First Family:

Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to all who are celebrating Hanukkah around the world. The Hanukkah story of the Maccabees and the miracles they witnessed reminds us that faith and perseverance are powerful forces that can sustain us in difficult times and help us overcome even the greatest odds.

Hanukkah is not only a time to celebrate the faith and customs of the Jewish people, but for people of all faiths to celebrate the common aspirations we share.  As families, friends and neighbors gather together to kindle the lights, may Hanukkah’s lessons inspire us all to give thanks for the blessings we enjoy, to find light in times of darkness, and to work together for a brighter, more hopeful tomorrow.

A Hebrew translation of their statement can be found on the White House website.

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