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President Joe Biden and First Lady Melania Biden conveyed their warmest greetings to the Jewish community in observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and the start of the High Holy Days. This occasion commemorates the biblical creation of Adam and Eve and the beginning of humanity, according to a statement from the White House.
The two days of Rosh Hashanah mark the opening of a sacred season focused on prayer, repentance, and spiritual renewal in preparation for Yom Kippur, the statement explains.
The Biden administration reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a renewal of faith across the United States, emphasizing efforts to combat anti-Semitism and uphold the fundamental right to religious liberty for all citizens.
The message concluded with a wish for the Jewish community to be inscribed in the Book of Life and for a happy, healthy, and sweet new year.