[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2355]
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                HONORING RABBI NORTON AND BAILA SHARGEL

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 13, 1997

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my dear 
friends, Rabbi Norton and Baila Shargel, the spiritual leaders of the 
Jewish Community Center of Harrison, NY.
  On December 7, the extended family of JCC of Harrison will host a 
gala brunch honoring Rabbi and Mrs. Shargel and benefiting the Jewish 
Theological Seminary of America. It is entirely fitting that the 
Shargels and the seminary be recognized together for their shared 
values and for their profound contribution to the Jewish community.
  I have had the great pleasure of knowing Rabbi and Mrs. Shargel since 
moving to Westchester County and joining their congregation more than a 
decade ago. But their inspiring leadership predates our acquaintance. 
Indeed, for 25 years, the Shargels have enriched Harrison with their 
thoughtful philosophical insights and immense personal warmth.
  Rabbi and Mrs. Shargel are pillars of the community. They are as 
giving of their time and effort to broad and numerous causes as they 
are quick with wise counsel for the members of their temple. Their 
activities evidence a deep commitment to humanitarian ideals and to the 
spirit of compassion and generosity at the very heart of Jewish 
teaching.
  The Shargels' commitment to the Jewish Theological Seminary is every 
bit as powerful. Indeed, JCC of Harrison has spearheaded several events 
of great importance to the seminary, including the seminary's 
conferring of the Herbert Lehman Award, a special occasion for leaders 
of Judaism's conservative movement.
  Personally, I have always valued the advance and spiritual guidance 
of the rabbi and his wife. I hope and believe that their example has 
made me a better public servant.
  Rabbi and Mrs. Shargel honor us with their deeds and their work. I am 
delighted that JCC of Harrison has chosen to celebrate this wonderful 
couple and so pleased to record my admiration in this record of the 
Congress of the United States of America.

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