Dean Commemorates the Start of Yom Kippur

[MaineDem]

For Immediate Release
October 12, 2005

Contact: Amaya Smith - 202-863-8148

Dean Commemorates the Start of Yom Kippur

Washington, DC - Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean
issued the following statement today commemorating the start of Yom
Kippur:

"Tonight at sunset, Jewish families in America and around the world
will begin observing Yom Kippur, one of the most important holidays of
the Jewish year.

"Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a day set aside to reflect on the
previous year and amend past trespasses. Honored with prayer and
fasting, it serves as a sacred reminder of our own humility and a
reflection of a higher ideal for humanity.

"Through repentance, communal prayer and self-sacrifice, this is a time
to remember the less fortunate among us and to commit ourselves to
working for a more peaceful world.

"On this holy day of Yom Kippur, my family and I express our best
wishes to the members of the Jewish community in America and around the
world."

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[BlueEyedSon]

1. Oy! Such a mensch!

[agingdem]

2. Boychick...

I forgive you.