[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 29, Number 36 (Monday, September 13, 1993)]
[Page 1718]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Message on the Observance of Rosh Hashana, 1993

 September 9, 1993

    Rosh Hashana is a time of reflection and hope--thoughtful reflection 
on the year just past and hope for a good year to come.
    The days between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are the most solemn of 
the Hebrew calendar. But in the midst of heartfelt repentance and 
prayer, it is the promise of life--the rich possibility of realizing our 
most compelling dreams--that inspires the soul and lifts the spirit.
    The ancient customs that are handed down to each new generation in 
this season are reminders of life's enduring sweetness and its perpetual 
renewal. The Jewish people celebrate Rosh Hashana above all as a time to 
rejoice in God for giving us life, for sustaining us, and for again 
enabling us to reach this season.
    May this holiday season be filled with good health and happiness for 
you and your families, and may the year ahead be one of peace for the 
people of the United States, Israel, and all the world.
    Best wishes for a wonderful New Year.
                                                  Bill Clinton