Allen West Marks Rosh Hashanah by Supporting Israel

Wednesday marks Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish new year, and former U.S. Rep. Allen West is using the occassion to support Israel. West, a favorite of the tea party movement, has opened the door to a political comeback in 2016.

For thousands of years, the shofar has called the Jewish people together for many reasons, including ushering in the new year, West posted on Facebook on Wednesday. On this Rosh Hashanah, I pray the shofar will not be needed to sound an alarm of war for the people of Israel.

Let it instead be used for all across our own nation, as the philosopher Moses Maimonides suggested in the 12th century, Sleeping ones! Awaken from your sleep! Slumbering ones! Awaken from your slumber! Examine your deeds, and turn once again to God. L'Shana Tovah to all, and especially the people of Israel, West continued. Rest assured there are many of us who will never abandon you.