[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 23 (Thursday, February 27, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1765]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        YOUNG ISRAEL OF FLATBUSH

 Mr. MOYNIHAN. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to the 
Young Israel of Flatbush, a major modern Orthodox synagogue in 
Brooklyn, NY, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary on March 2, 
1997.
  Young Israel of Flatbush has been intensely involved, and provided 
extraordinary leadership, on the local, national, and international 
scenes. It has anchored the enormous development of the Flatbush 
community in which it is located, which is well noted for its 
commitment to communal service. The Young Israel has long stood for the 
classic Jewish religious values which are among the shared principles 
of American democracy. In particular, the Young Israel has emphasized 
through the years aid and assistance to the needy, both at home and 
abroad.
  During most of its 75-year history, Young Israel has been served by 
two outstanding spiritual leaders, Rabbi Solomon J. Sharfman who 
retired in 1984 after 45 years of service, and Rabbi Kenneth Auman, who 
currently occupies the pulpit. Through their distinguished leadership, 
in collaboration with a succession of lay partners, the Young Israel of 
Flatbush has been a source of strength in all aspects of civic and 
Jewish life, and at age 75, retains the vigor and optimism of a young 
congregation.
  I am certain the Members of the Senate join me in saluting the 
rabbis, members, and officers of the Young Israel of Flatbush on this 
auspicious occasion and wish them continued success in every endeavor, 
sacred and temporal.

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