A resolution commemorating the High Holidays celebrated and commemorated by the Jewish people in the United States, in Israel, and around the world, and recognizing the many accomplishments and contributions of the Jewish community in the United States.

III 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION S. RES. 710 Commemorating the High Holidays celebrated and commemorated by the Jewish people in the United States, in Israel, and around the world, and recognizing the many accomplishments and contributions of the Jewish community in the United States. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 Mr. CRAMER (for himself and Ms. ROSEN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Commemorating the High Holidays celebrated and com- memorated by the Jewish people in the United States, in Israel, and around the world, and recognizing the many accomplishments and contributions of the Jewish community in the United States. Whereas the Jewish community in the United States has con- tributed in varied and significant ways to all areas of life in the United States since Jewish immigrants first ar- rived on the shores of the United States in 1654; Whereas, in 2020, the High Holidays recognized and cele- brated by the Jewish people in the United States and around the world will begin on September 18, 2020, with Rosh Hashanah, and conclude on September 28, 2020, with Yom Kippur; VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:03 Sep 18, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR710.IS SR710 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 2 •SRES 710 IS Whereas Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown on September 18, 2020, the first day of Tishrei, 5781 on the Hebrew calendar; Whereas Rosh Hashanah is also known as ‘‘Yom Teruah’’, the Day of Sounding of the Shofar, the ancient ram’s horn; Whereas the traditional greeting for Rosh Hashanah in He- brew is ‘‘Shana Tova u’Metukah’’, which means ‘‘have a happy and sweet new year’’; Whereas Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sun- down on September 27, 2020, the tenth day of Tishrei, 5781 on the Hebrew calendar, and is the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people, who spend the day pray- ing united as one people; and Whereas the traditional greeting for Yom Kippur in Hebrew is ‘‘G’mar Hatima Tova’’, which means ‘‘may you be in- scribed in the book of life’’ and is an offering of a healthy, peaceful, and fulfilling year: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— 1 (1) demonstrates solidarity with, and support 2 for, members of the Jewish community in the United 3 States, in Israel, and throughout the world; 4 (2) recognizes and celebrates the many accom- 5 plishments and contributions of the Jewish commu- 6 nity in the United States; 7 (3) recommits to combating all forms of anti- 8 Semitism, which threaten Jews and non-Jews alike; 9 and 10 VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:03 Sep 18, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR710.IS SR710 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 3 •SRES 710 IS (4) wishes the Jewish people of the United 1 States and around the world a ‘‘Chag Sameach’’ 2 (‘‘happy holidays’’ in Hebrew) and a sweet new year 3 full of peace and prosperity. 4 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:03 Sep 18, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR710.IS SR710 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS