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Polish president wishes Jews a happy new year

07.09.2021 07:50
Polish President Andrzej Duda has sent greetings to members of his country’s Jewish community as it celebrates the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish New Year.
Polish President Andrzej Duda.
Polish President Andrzej Duda.Photo: Grzegorz Jakubowski/KPRP

In a trilingual message posted on his website, the Polish president said: “Rosh Hashanah is, in the Jewish tradition, a holiday of spiritual consolation and joy experienced in the company of loved ones. On this occasion, I wish to convey to you my best wishes of peace, prosperity and lots of optimism."

Duda added: "May this special New Year time abound in true happiness. May it bring you much hope for each day ahead and success in your personal and professional lives. And may it raise your spirits.  

"I wish you the best of health, good courage and satisfaction with all your pursuits undertaken for the good of our Home Country! Shanan Tovah! Happy New Year!"

The Jewish New Year is a two-day celebration. This year it began at sunset on Monday, Sept. 6, and ends at sunset on Wednesday, Sept. 8.

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Source: PAP, prezydent.pl