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Obama Plans First Presidential Seder

Friends and White House staff invited

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(Newser) – President Obama is planning to host a Passover seder at the White House for friends and staff tomorrow evening, JTA reports. What appears to be the first-ever presidential seder is scheduled for the second night of the Jewish holiday so guests can celebrate with their families tonight. The event “speaks to the inclusiveness of today’s America and of President Obama,” a Jewish community advocate says.

President Barack Obama arrives on the South Lawn of the White House earlier today after an eight-day European trip and a five-hour visit to the Iraq war zone.
President Barack Obama arrives on the South Lawn of the White House earlier today after an eight-day European trip and a five-hour visit to the Iraq war zone.   (AP Photo)
In this July 23, 2008 file photo, then presidential hopeful Barack Obama listens to Israel's President Shimon Peres during a meeting in Jerusalem.
In this July 23, 2008 file photo, then presidential hopeful Barack Obama listens to Israel's President Shimon Peres during a meeting in Jerusalem.   (AP Photo)
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Robert_Dada
Apr 8, 09 12:27 PM CDT
Good ole Rush, Hannity and O'Reilly are probably already in their 3-way circle jerk trying to spin this one. Reply
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Mad
Apr 8, 09 2:08 PM CDT
Heh, no shit. Can't ever ask a republican about an event the day it happens; got to wait till hate-radio spoon feeds them on what to think and say
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NutsInNY
Apr 9, 09 5:56 AM CDT
Barack hashem! Reply
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lindamae
Apr 9, 09 11:38 PM CDT
This is good. That he doesn't let us join the UN Rights group - the one which calls for Israel's destruction would be better. That he supports Israel is even better. Reply
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