Congresswoman McCollum Extends Good Wishes to Jewish Community During Rosh Hashanah

For Immediate Release: September 17, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov

Washington, DC – From sundown on September 16 to nightfall on September 18 Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year – is celebrated. Rosh Hashanah marks the start of Jewish High Holy Days, and ten days later the Jewish community will celebrate Yom Kippur – the day of atonement.

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement:

“On this Rosh Hashanah, I’d like to wish all members of the Jewish faith in Minnesota a peaceful and happy new year. Rosh Hashanah is a time for renewal and spiritual reflection while also looking ahead to the High Holy Days and Yom Kippur. I wish everyone a peaceful and blessed new year.”

Congresswoman Betty McCollum serves on the House Appropriations and Budget Committees.

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