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.

Bill: 116-sres-710
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
Introduced: 2020-09-17
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Israel

Middle East

Racial and ethnic relations

Religion
Latest action: action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5714)

Summaries:
action_date: 2020-09-17
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>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.</p>

tv_txt: III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 710 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 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

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.