[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                 TRIBUTE TO RABBI CHAIM SEIDLER-FELLER

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                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 1998

  Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller for his tremendous contributions 
as Director of Hillel Council at UCLA for more than two decades.
  Hillel provides meaningful service to UCLA students by offering them 
an opportunity to experience Jewish life and ritual away from home. 
Many students come to Hillel to continue to practice in the Jewish 
faith, while others are introduced to the traditions of the faith at 
Hillel.
  Rabbi Seidler-Feller has created and introduced many new and 
innovative programs at Hillel designed to embrace the diverse cross-
section of the student population. For example, he has sponsored 
conferences and seminars that explore the unique relationship between 
African-American and Jewish students.
  In addition to his remarkable contributions to Hillel, Rabbi Seidler-
Feller has been actively involved as a teacher and lecturer at UCLA, 
Hebrew Union College, and the University of Judaism. We owe Rabbi 
Seidler-Feller a debt of gratitude for his vision, his devotion, and 
his support of this vital UCLA institution.
  I am delighted to bring Rabbi Seidler-Feller's tireless and selfless 
work to the attention of my colleagues and ask you to join me in 
saluting him for his many important contributions.

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