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WASHINGTON (CNN) - The Obamas will mark the beginning of Passover with a Seder at the White House Monday evening with family friends, White House employees and some of their family members.
Obama hosted his first Seder in Pennsylvania in 2008, when the presidential candidate gathered a group of Jewish and non-Jewish staffers for an impromptu Seder in Harrisburg after a long day on the campaign trail. The Seders that followed at the White House in 2009 and 2010 were held in the Old Family Dining Room and included the same group, plus other staffers and family.
Another Seder at the White House The 1600 Report - CNN.com Blogs
While this year's seder was not strictly kosher for Passover, it was "kosher style," with a menu put together by White House staff. Among the recipes were chicken soup with matzah balls, braised beef brisket, potato kugel, carrot soufflé, and matzoh chocolate cake.
The White House kitchen did most of the cooking and the Maxwell House Haggadah was used for the seder.
Earlier Monday, Obama called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to wish him and the citizens of Israel a happy Passover.
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Obama also emphasized that he appreciates the manner in which Netanyahu has been handling the recent events in Gaza. The two discussed various other issues and planned to speak again in the coming days.
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Last week, Obama released a signed greeting wishing all those celebrating Passover a happy holiday.
In his message, he likened the story of Passover to the revolutions sweeping the Middle East, saying "the passage of the children of Israel from bondage and repression to freedom and liberty" applies to the "modern stories of liberation in the Middle East."
Obama wished Jewish families around the world a happy Passover and urged that the world must work to "alleviate the suffering, poverty, injustice, and hunger of those who are not yet free."
Matzah balls at the White House: Obama hosts third Passover seder - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
So, what's the big problem...???
Are they all playing their wine glasses?
why isn't obama wearing a beanie?