NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The White House on Sunday released President Trump's Yom Kippur message, ahead of its start Sunday at sundown.
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism. Jews traditionally observe Yom Kippur with a day-long fast.
Below is Trump's message:
On this holiest of Jewish Holy Days Yom Kippur signals the end of the High Holy Days—a 10-day period of repentance filled with prayer, fasting, and fellowship, which concludes with the Day of Atonement. As the shofar bellows throughout communities this Yom Kippur, we are reminded of how important our faith has been over these past months as we continue to face the challenges posed by the coronavirus. Through the Almighty’s love and the power of prayer, we have found renewed strength and understanding to face these unprecedented times with stalwart resolve. Today, as so many seek God’s forgiveness and mercy, let us all resolve to incorporate these virtues of compassion into our daily lives. We wish all Jewish people an easy fast and a meaningful and memorable Sabbath of Sabbaths.
