Our president and his wife, the first lady sent out the invitation inviting the leaders of America's Jewish community to the Hanukkah reception at the white house without paying close enough attention. The card they sent out had a picture of a Christmas Tree being pulled to the white house by a horse-drawn cart that had the words "White House Christmas Tree 2008" on it as well as Christmas wreaths in all the windows.
"Jewish community leader Isaac Abraham of Brooklyn had a simpler explanation.
"It's obvious what's going on here: The Christmas tree is being taken out of the White House and the menorah is being brought in the back," he quipped."
Note, both picture and article are in the link
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
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This is just an honest mistake, nobody is going to take this seriously.
That is actually quite amusing, but I agree that it really is not a big deal. It's not a surprise that our President isn't Jewish. I don't think anyone should make a big deal about it, and if they do,that is just ridiculous.
I'm sure the President meant no disrespect by it and just didn't realize the mistake when he sent them out.
I also thought that this was amusing, since originally cards with the image of a menorah were suppose to be sent out. I like how the Jewish community leader responded to it with a little humor.
This is incredible, i thad to happen during the current administration. I expect a lot more from the White House. Not a relevant, but an outragious mistake.
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