Happy Chanukah

Chanukah 2014 at the White House

I don't know how people can say that President Barrack Obama is in any way anti Semitic or even anti Israel after viewing the Chanukah party that took place just a couple of days ago at the White House. One can disagree with his politics and policies. One can even claim that his Presidency has been a failure. (I do not.)  Or that his policies have been a disaster. (I do not.) But there is no a doubt in my mind that this man is a friend of the Jewish people.

This is not the first time the President has hosted a clearly Jewish event at the White House, Nor is it the only Jewish Holiday he participated in. But this is the first one where there is tangible proof that he has worked quietly, diligently and successfully and on our behalf.

Not because he wanted to win favor in our eyes. He doesn't really need our favor. But because he actually believes in what he did. And had his administration working on it until they achieved success.

I am of course referring to obtaining the release of David Gross, an observant Jew from captivity, And just in time for Chanukah no less. The President spoke of it in his remarks at this party calling it Pidyon Shevuyim. Rightfully so. Mr. Gross was unjustly imprisoned by Cuba and it was indeed a Mitzvah to do whatever we could to get him released. That is exactly what the President did. I salute the President and want to express my personal gratitude for this and for being a friend to the Jewish people. I defy anyone to view the video below and not be inspired.

Happy Chanukah

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