Rabbi Pinchus Ciment — Lubavitch of Arkansas’ Regional Director and the state’s longest-serving rabbi — opened the U.S. House of Representatives this morning with a prayer.
He began with an act of tzedakah — placing money in a charity box — before invoking the Seven Noahide Laws that G-d gave all of humanity after the Great Flood. “Almighty G-d, bless the members of this august body, the United States House of Representatives, who convene to fulfill your very guidance to establish just laws,” he said.
In the merit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who described America as a “Nation of Kindness,” Ciment said, “Please grant that the vision of our nation for a world imbued with peace and tranquility be the crowning achievement of this mighty and awesome chamber.”
New Ambassador to Israel
@GovMikeHuckabee Lights Menorah in Arkansas.
State’s former governor shares words of support for Israel and Jewish people:
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Last night I was honored to join my good friend Rabbi @YosefKramer at @MY100BANK for the 30th annual lighting of the menorah for the Festival of Lights!
It is always a pleasure joining the Lubavitch of Arkansas to attend this sacred #Hanukkah tradition.
#HappyHanukkah!
Please join us for a #Chanukah Unity parade of Light & Love! Be part of the 70 vehicles to bring joy to senior centers and @archildrens - no one should be left behind this holiday season. Register your vehicle at https://t.co/Aof99EjC4R
Today we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of #Buchenwald death camp, where 56,545 died in captivity or were murdered. May this anniversary unite Americans and freedom loving people across the globe against perpetrators of mass murder and those who facilitate it.