    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [September 5, 1994]
    [Pages 1519-1520]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Observance of Rosh Hashana, 1994
    September 5, 1994

        Warm greetings to all who are celebrating Rosh Hashana in this
    promising year of renewal.
        The high holidays, the most solemn and hallowed days of the Hebrew
    calendar, mark the beginning of a new year. Jews around the world pause
    to reassess their lives and their relationships with others and with
    God. Most important, Rosh Hashana celebrates change--bidding farewell to
    an old year and welcoming the new.

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        During last year's high holy days, the world rejoiced as Prime
    Minister Rabin and Chairman Arafat took the first brave steps toward
    peace in the Middle East. This year, in the same courageous spirit, we
    have seen new, bold steps in the peace process. Together, we watched the
    determined leaders of Israel and Jordan turn away from the sorrow of
    generations of hostility, blood, and tears to embrace the promises of
    hope and prosperity.

        As the shofar sounds this Rosh Hashana, let it be a summons to build
    on this long anticipated foundation--a summons to nourish the seeds of
    peace that have finally been planted on both sides of the River Jordan.

        Best wishes to all for a joyous Rosh Hashana and a peaceful new
    year.

    Note: A message identical to this statement was also made available by
    the White House. Rosh Hashana was observed on September 6.