By Benson Agoha
Prime Minister, David Cameron has sent his best wishes to all Jews in Britain and across the world for Passover.
In a message released and posted on governent website, the PM said he wanted to send his very best wishes to Jewish people in Britain and across the world as the festival of Passover begins.
He said "Passover marks the Children of Israel’s release from slavery – representing the triumph of freedom over tyranny, of hope over despair."
He recalled his last visit to Israel in March where he said he re-affirmed "one of our biggest hopes: for Jewish people to feel free and safe in their homeland," adding "So this Passover, I want us to renew our commitment to peace between Israel and its neighbours."
"As we remember the suffering and persecution faced by Jewish people for thousands of years, let’s also reflect upon their resilience, their steadfastness and their extraordinary contribution to Britain and the world," he said, adding "Once again, let me wish you and your family Chag Sameach and a good Pesach to you all."
Passover 2014 began in the evening of Monday, April 14 and will end in the evening of
Prime Minister, David Cameron has sent his best wishes to all Jews in Britain and across the world for Passover.
In a message released and posted on governent website, the PM said he wanted to send his very best wishes to Jewish people in Britain and across the world as the festival of Passover begins.
He said "Passover marks the Children of Israel’s release from slavery – representing the triumph of freedom over tyranny, of hope over despair."
He recalled his last visit to Israel in March where he said he re-affirmed "one of our biggest hopes: for Jewish people to feel free and safe in their homeland," adding "So this Passover, I want us to renew our commitment to peace between Israel and its neighbours."
"As we remember the suffering and persecution faced by Jewish people for thousands of years, let’s also reflect upon their resilience, their steadfastness and their extraordinary contribution to Britain and the world," he said, adding "Once again, let me wish you and your family Chag Sameach and a good Pesach to you all."
Passover 2014 began in the evening of Monday, April 14 and will end in the evening of
Tuesday, April 22, 2014.
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