[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 63 (Monday, May 18, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E875]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO METUKA BENJAMIN

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 18, 1998

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Metuka 
Benjamin for her contribution to the education of the children of the 
Stephen S. Wise Temple schools.
  Because education without vision is like a present without a future, 
Metuka Benjamin has dedicated her life to improving the future of the 
Jewish people by making available to their children the finest 
educational programs in the United States. For more than 34 years, 
since the founding of Stephen S. Wise Temple in 1964, Metuka Benjamin 
has worked closely with the distinguished Rabbi Isaiah Zeldin to ensure 
that every child would receive the benefit of a first class education.
  Now, in 1998, Metuka Benjamin serves as Director of Education over 
all the Stephen S. Wise Temple schools as part of the largest synagogue 
in the world.
  At this time, the synagogue, its membership and the community are 
witnessing the realization of their dream with the completion of the 
Arts and Sports Pavilion, the Science and Study Building and the 
Administration Building of the Milken Community High School of Stephen 
S. Wise Temple. The Milken Community High School students and faculty 
are now occupying their new and permanent home on Mulholland Drive.
  As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Israel, I would like to take 
this opportunity to acknowledge the remarkable accomplishments of 
Metuka Benjamin, as well as her commitment to Stephen Wise Temple and 
its schools, Jewish Life and Israel. Mr. Speaker, distinguished 
colleagues, please join me in honoring one of the most respected 
educators of our time, Metuka Benjamin.




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