Biden’s Call with Rabbis and Jewish Leaders Rescheduled

WHITE HOUSE (VINnews) — President Biden’s Rosh Hashanah call with Jewish leaders has been rescheduled. The yearly call, originally scheduled for 1:15 Tuesday, has been postponed to another date, although no new date has been given.

White House Jewish liaison Shelley Greenspan posted on X: “@POTUS’ schedule has shifted and we need to reschedule today’s call for another day. I apologize for the inconvenience and will be back in touch as soon as possible with the rescheduled time. Thank you for understanding.”

Although no reason was provided in the official statement, journalist Jacob Kornbluh posted that the rescheduling is due to developments in Israel.

.@POTUS’ schedule has shifted and we need to reschedule today’s call for another day. I apologize for the inconvenience and will be back in touch as soon as possible with the rescheduled time.

Thank you for understanding. https://t.co/EDN7Jj3pO7

— Shelley Greenspan (@ShelleyGspan) October 1, 2024

Biden’s Rosh Hashanah call, which was set for 1:15 pm today, has been postponed due to the developments in Israel. pic.twitter.com/tjKtaczfj6

— Jacob N. Kornbluh (@jacobkornbluh) October 1, 2024

In the initial invitation to the call, Greenspan said: “President Biden understands that this year’s High Holidays may feel different, as the tragic events of Oct. 7 have left many in deep grief. He is committed to ensuring that the Jewish community feels supported and recognized during this pivotal time of reflection, renewal, and hope.”

Biden will deliver opening remarks, followed by a Q&A session where senior staff will answer questions from representatives of each denomination, Greenspan said. (The implication was, Biden will not be answering questions, only delivering prepared remarks.)