Congratulations to the people of America and to Barack Obama. I watched Obama’s acceptance speech many times throughout the day and relished in the joy and celebrations, hoping that we, the Jewish people will also celebrate soon, when we will finally have a leader to show us the way.
In Jewish law, when one sees a monarch, we are commanded to say the blessing, “Blessed are You, Lord our God, who has given from His glory to flesh and blood” as a king is considered a reflection of the majesty and authority of God Himself.
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