[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 66 (Monday, May 10, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E905]
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                     TRIBUTE TO RABBI STEVEN JACOBS

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 10, 1999

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Rabbi Steven 
Jacobs, who has maintained a commitment to his congregants at Temple 
Kol Tikvah and the San Fernando Valley Community for the past thirty 
years.
  The Talmud states that ``He who does charity and justice is as if he 
had filled the whole world with kindness.'' In the spirit of such 
words, dedicated community leaders such as Rabbi Jacobs actively 
participate in delivering tremendous support, selflessly dedicating 
their time and energy to enriching our community. I can think of no 
better tribute to Rabbi Jacobs.
  Motivated by a sense of the many injustices in the world, Rabbi 
Jacobs has actively pursued solutions to right the wrong. Dedicated to 
improving the status quo, he devotes his energy and time in ways that 
truly do make a difference. Outreach to everyone and a desire and 
sensitivity for social action continually shapes his Rabbinate.
  Most recently, Rabbi Jacobs was invited by the Rev. Jesse Jackson to 
join a 20-member delegation on a mission to free the three soldiers who 
were captured along the Macedonia-Kosovo border. Rabbi Jacobs, who was 
able to speak with the captured soldiers and comfort them, played an 
integral role in the mission. Rabbi Jacobs and the rest of the 
delegation eventually facilitated the release of the soldiers.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in honoring 
Rabbi Steven Jacobs for his ongoing service to the Jewish community and 
the community at large.

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