[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 72 (Friday, June 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1041]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO RABBI HAROLD AND MALKAH SCHULWEIS

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 5, 1998

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Rabbi Harold 
and Malkah Schulweis, two extraordinary individuals who have, 
throughout their 50 years of married life, dedicated themselves to 
strengthening our community.
  The Talmud tells us that, ``Great is charity. It uplifts the soul.'' 
By giving selflessly of their time, Rabbi and Mrs. Schulweis have not 
only enriched the lives of those around them, but they have also 
strengthened the bond of love that exists and continues to grow between 
them. They have challenged all of us who live in the San Fernando 
Valley to live ethical and moral lives, embrace their warm spirituality 
and their commitment to education and personal growth. For their 
efforts, Rabbi and Mrs. Schulweis will be honored by Valley Beth 
Shalom, their temple of over 25 years, as Couple of the Year at the 
Temple's annual awards gala. This honor is well deserved.
  For over 45 years, Rabbi and Mrs. Schulweis have dedicated themselves 
to teaching others about religion, culture and life in general. 
Privately, they have created a Jewish home which is caring, 
compassionate and alive with moral and intellectual dialogue. Publicly, 
they have ``sounded the call,'' challenging their fellow congregation 
members to study and share in their love of knowledge.
  But this dedication to others has not been bound by temple walls. 
Together, Rabbi and Mrs. Schulweis have coordinated a number of 
innovative community outreach programs, among them the Valley Beth 
Shalom Counseling Center, Food Bank, Prayer and Theological Commission, 
Day School, and Outreach to Jews By Choice as well as the now national 
Synagogue Havurah Program. Together, they have opened their hearts to 
all members of the community, regardless of race, creed, color, or 
gender. They have been shining examples of love and unconditional 
acceptance of others in our community. And it is this love between this 
remarkable couple that I wish to honor today. May their happiness 
continue to grow as it has through their first 50 years of marriage.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in paying 
tribute to Rabbi Harold and Malkah Schulweis for their controlled 
efforts to strengthen our community and the example of love for one 
another that they continue to set for each and every one of us to 
follow.

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