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President Barack Obama today wished Jews around the world a happy Pesach in a special video message.

�The story of the Exodus is thousands of years old, but it remains as relevant as ever,� Obama said. �Throughout our history, there are those who have targeted the Jewish people for harm – a fact we were so painfully reminded of just a few weeks ago in Toulouse.�

�Throughout the years, the search for answers has deepened the Jewish people�s commitment to repairing the world, and inspired American Jews to help make our union more perfect,� he continued.

Obama said he is preparing for the fourth annual White House Seder on Friday night, a new tradition started by Obama after participating in an impromptu Seder during his presidential campaign in 2008. He is the first U.S. President to have hosted a Seder at the White House.

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