THE WHITE HOUSE
September 28, 2006
Know therefore that the LORD your
God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast
love with those who love him and keep his commandments,
to a thousand generations...
Deuteronomy 7:9
On this most holy day of the Jewish calendar,
Jews celebrate God's goodness and reflect on their lives.
Yom Kippur is a solemn time to express thanksgiving that
the Almighty remembers the names of all His children. During
this blessed Day of Atonement, Jewish people gather in synagogues,
consider their deeds and actions, and celebrate as the sound
of the Shofar proclaims the forgiveness and mercy shown
by the Creator of life.
As the High Holy Days come to an end, the
Jewish people in America and around the world remind us
of the gift of religious freedom and the blessings of God's
steadfast love. On Yom Kippur and throughout the year, your
deep commitment to faith helps make the world a more hopeful
and peaceful place.
Laura and I send our best wishes for a blessed
Yom Kippur.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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