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Which Way, L.A.?

Obama Debuts as First President to Host White House Seder

President Obama has hosted the nation's first White House seder tonight. The ritual Passover dinner was led by Michelle Obama's cousin, Capers Funnye, who is a Rabbi and the head of a mostly black synagogue on Chicago's South Side. Brad Greenberg is a reporter for the Jewish Journal and is the creator of its God Blog .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

President Obama has hosted the nation's first White House seder tonight. The ritual Passover dinner was led by Michelle Obama's cousin, Capers Funnye, who is a Rabbi and the head of a mostly black synagogue on Chicago's South Side. Brad Greenberg is a reporter for the Jewish Journal and is the creator of its God Blog.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Brad Greenberg

    Reporter, Jewish Journal

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