Title: A resolution commemorating the High Holidays celebrated and commemorated by the Jewish people in the United States, in Israel, and around the world, and recognizing the many accomplishments and contributions of the Jewish community in the United States.
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
This resolution (1) demonstrates solidarity with, and support for, members of the Jewish community throughout the world; (2) recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of the Jewish community in the United States; (3) recommits to combating all forms of anti-Semitism; and (4) wishes the Jewish people a sweet new year full of peace and prosperity.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 710 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 710

  Commemorating the High Holidays celebrated and commemorated by the 
 Jewish people in the United States, in Israel, and around the world, 
   and recognizing the many accomplishments and contributions of the 
                 Jewish community in the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 17, 2020

    Mr. Cramer (for himself and Ms. Rosen) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Commemorating the High Holidays celebrated and commemorated by the 
 Jewish people in the United States, in Israel, and around the world, 
   and recognizing the many accomplishments and contributions of the 
                 Jewish community in the United States.

Whereas the Jewish community in the United States has contributed in varied and 
        significant ways to all areas of life in the United States since Jewish 
        immigrants first arrived on the shores of the United States in 1654;
Whereas, in 2020, the High Holidays recognized and celebrated by the Jewish 
        people in the United States and around the world will begin on September 
        18, 2020, with Rosh Hashanah, and conclude on September 28, 2020, with 
        Yom Kippur;
Whereas Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown on September 18, 
        2020, the first day of Tishrei, 5781 on the Hebrew calendar;
Whereas Rosh Hashanah is also known as ``Yom Teruah'', the Day of Sounding of 
        the Shofar, the ancient ram's horn;
Whereas the traditional greeting for Rosh Hashanah in Hebrew is ``Shana Tova 
        u'Metukah'', which means ``have a happy and sweet new year'';
Whereas Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sundown on September 27, 
        2020, the tenth day of Tishrei, 5781 on the Hebrew calendar, and is the 
        holiest day of the year for the Jewish people, who spend the day praying 
        united as one people; and
Whereas the traditional greeting for Yom Kippur in Hebrew is ``G'mar Hatima 
        Tova'', which means ``may you be inscribed in the book of life'' and is 
        an offering of a healthy, peaceful, and fulfilling year: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) demonstrates solidarity with, and support for, members 
        of the Jewish community in the United States, in Israel, and 
        throughout the world;
            (2) recognizes and celebrates the many accomplishments and 
        contributions of the Jewish community in the United States;
            (3) recommits to combating all forms of anti-Semitism, 
        which threaten Jews and non-Jews alike; and
            (4) wishes the Jewish people of the United States and 
        around the world a ``Chag Sameach'' (``happy holidays'' in 
        Hebrew) and a sweet new year full of peace and prosperity.
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