By Rabbi Yehoshua S. Hecht – Presidium Member, RAA
The Rabbinical Alliance of America, IGUD, applauds and supports, President Donald Trump’s proclamation, issued in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, calling upon Jewish Americans to observe a “National Sabbath” as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America.
The President designated the Sabbath of May 15-16 as a day to strengthen Sabbath observance, bolster community, and to express gratitude to the Creator, for our great Nation and the personal liberty it represents.
The Rabbinical Alliance encourages the American Jewish community – its social and communal institutions – to unite in prayer and thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father, for the freedoms and opportunities afforded to every citizen of our great Republic.
With communal and individual participation, “Sabbath 250” will allow for reflection, gratitude & thanksgiving, thus arouse Divine blessings for America and Universal Peace for all humankind.  May G-D bless America, Amen.