[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
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                 TRIBUTE TO THE ADATH ZION CONGREGATION

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                         HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th 
anniversary of the Adath Zion Congregation. I wish to extend my 
congratulations and commendations to the Adath Zion Congregation, its 
leader Rabbi Marvin H. Goldman, and its members for their devotion to 
their community in Philadelphia.
  Founded by a pioneering handful of Jewish merchants, the Adath Zion 
Congregation began as a Jewish brotherhood in the fall of 1895. The 
congregation has since provided an encompassing sense of distinct 
Jewish community in the Philadelphia area. Over the last 100 years the 
members of Adath Zion have consistently demonstrated their tradition of 
community outreach through their global concern for the Jewish 
population. During this century, the people of Adath Zion have hosted 
Jewish soldiers during World War I and aided in the release of fellow 
Jews from the displaced persons' camps in Europe after World War II. 
These activities have always complemented their regular contributions 
to society, such as the annual Torah Education Brunch which raises 
funds for the Jewish day schools in the Greater Philadelphia area.
  Currently, the members of Adath Zion are helping to assimilate Soviet 
Jewish emigres into Philadelphia community. Adath Zion is influencing 
many emigres to return to their Jewish roots through what congregation 
leader Rabbi Marvin H. Goldman describes as a phenomenal outreach 
program. Their extensive program includes: weekly classes in English, 
social gatherings and help with immigration services, as well as 
reserved seats at services. By means of these activities the 
congregation is helping to show the Soviet Jewish emigres that they do 
have a place in society as part of the Philadelphia Jewish community.
  One other factor contributing to Adath Zion's continued success is 
its strong leadership. The current head is Rabbi Marvin H. Goldman who 
is entering his 20th year at the helm of this commendable organization. 
His experience as the past president of both the Board of Rabbis of 
Greater Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia Rabbinical Council 
lend to his dynamic guidance of the Congregation throughout its 
accomplishments within the Philadelphia Jewish community.
  Mr. Speaker, the accomplishments of the Adath Zion Congregation over 
these years have been quite impressive even in the most difficult of 
times. I would like to commend and again congratulate Rabbi Marvin H. 
Goldman and the members of the Adath Zion Congregation on their 100 
years of community and to wish them continued success.

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