Foreign Secretary wishes Jewish communities a Happy Passover
Foreign Secretary sends warmest wishes to Jewish communities as the festival of Pesach begins.
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The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, said:
As celebrations for the festival of Pesach begin, I want to send my warmest wishes to Jewish communities in Britain and across the world. Passover marks the release of the Children of Israel from slavery. It is a joyous time for Jews around the world as they come together to celebrate liberty and freedom.
I wish you and your family a Hag Pesach Sameach [Happy Passover].