Obama, Passover and his vision for the Middle East

President Obama held a Passover Seder on Monday night, but does physical act hold any significance for the people of Israel?

The answer is most likely no although he does see a possible lesson to be learned in connection with the uprisings in the Middle East. This from Israel Matzav:

"... In a signed letter, Obama noted that the story of Passover – "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.

"The Seder instructs each generation to remember its past, while appreciating the beauty of freedom and the responsibility it entails," Obama wrote. "This year, that ancient instruction is reflected in the daily headlines as we see modern stories of social transformation and liberation unfolding in the Middle East and North Africa."

"Against the backdrop of change, we continue to pray for peace between Israel and her neighbors, while reaffirming our enduring commitment to Israel's security."

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."

Once again, God gets no mention. Neither does Jerusalem despite the fact that Jews around the World ended their seder with 'next year in Jerusalem.' (What does that mean, Barack? Hint - no it doesn't mean a 'Palestinian state' nor Egyptian 'democracy). Israel gets a mention but only for the pipe dream of Obama's brand of peace with our neighbors..."

Read the full story at Israel Matzav here.

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