Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert hosted today in his Jerusalem office, young people who are celebrating their bar and bat mitzvahs in the framework of a Chabad immigrant absorption program. Rabbi Shlomo Duchman and other organization representatives also attended the event.
Acting Prime Minister Olmert congratulated the young people and added that, "This is a very special occasion that stems from a magnificent heritage and great tradition. I would like to thank Chabad for this program, which is part of its great efforts to increase education, and foster Jewish awareness, including ties to the Land of Israel, in the country and around the world." He wished everyone a Happy and Kosher Passover.