as noted in Obama Food-o-rama (http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.edu/ )
Jewish leaders from across the US invited to celebrate the festival of lights...
Hanukkah doesn't begin until sunset on Dec. 20th, but more than 250 leaders from Jewish communities across the US will attend President Obama's Hanukkah Reception this evening at the White House. First Lady Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden will also attend, and the President will make remarks at 6:00 PM.
The event will be held in the dramatic, columned Grand Foyer on the State Floor, which is filled with Christmas trees laden with ornaments and lights. Members of Congress and top Administration officials have been invited; "one third of the Supreme Court is here," President Obama announced at last year's reception, because Justices Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Elena Kagan, and Stephen Breyer were on hand to celebrate.
The Hanukkah fete comes as GOP presidential hopefuls slam Mr. Obama for his Israel policy. Jewish voters will be crucial for the President's 2012 re-election bid; he had 78% of the Jewish vote in 2008.
A Kosher menu...
The reception will feature a buffet of Jewish holiday specialties, which is typically strictly Kosher and prepared under the strict supervision of a Rabbi. The menu for 2010 included Roulade of Chicken Breast, Chateaubriand, Pine Nut Herb Crusted Lamb Chops, special Latkes, Dill and Vodka Smoked Salmon...and sushi rolls, including California Rolls and Spicy Tuna Rolls, as well as baked treats for dessert.
The receptions in 2009 and 2010 included candle lighting ceremonies. The sterling silver menorah used at last year's reception was salvaged from Congregation Beth Israel in New Orleans, Louisiana, which was filled with eight feet of water during Hurricane Katrina.
http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com/2011/12/tonight-president-obama-hosts-white.html
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