Israeli President Reuven Rivlin ‘saddened’ by Saudi king’s passing Both Rivlin and President Barack Obama praised King Abdullah for a legacy of stability.
Biden at Hanukkah candle lighting: Jewish heritage is American heritage Jewish notions of religious freedom so informed the American ethos that it is “is fair to say that Jewish heritage is American heritage,” Vice President Joe Biden said at a menorah lighting in front of the White House.
Biden to light ‘National Menorah’ On the first night of Hanukkah, the vice president will participate in the ceremony on the ellipse in front of the White House.