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September 23, 2011

WSJ: Opinion: The White House's advice for your rabbi

by Tevi Troy
The Wall Street Journal

The Jewish High Holidays are upon us, so naturally it's time for the White House to feed political talking points to rabbis.

As has become its annual practice, the Obama administration on Thursday convened a conference call with several hundred rabbis and Jewish leaders. According to a participant on the call, President Obama promoted his jobs bill—noting that those who have been more blessed should pay their fair share—and briefed the rabbis on U.S. efforts to counter the push for a declaration of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations.

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