[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 137 (Tuesday, October 12, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2073]
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   IN HONOR OF THE TEMPLE-TIFERETH ISRAEL ON THEIR 150TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                       HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 12, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 150th 
anniversary of The Temple-Tifereth Israel in Cleveland, OH. The Temple 
begins its year long celebration on Friday, October 15, 1999 with a 
Shabbat service and reception. This surely will be a historic occasion 
for the Temple members.
  Just 11 years after the first Jewish settlers came to Cleveland, The 
Temple-Tifereth Israel was founded. In the past 150 years The Temple 
has been a cornerstone of the Jewish community in the Greater Cleveland 
Area. Rabbis with extraordinary vision and leadership and members with 
great commitment and activism have guided The Temple throughout its 150 
years. The Temple has developed a flourishing religious school, passing 
on the traditions of the study of Torah and mitzvah to countless 
children, and currently boasts a membership of 1,600 families.
  Organizations like The Temple-Tifereth Israel must be applauded and 
recognized for passing on traditions to so many generations of Ohioans. 
It is not often that organizations can last as long as The Temple, let 
alone thrive as has been the case for The Temple.
  I urge my fellow colleagues to please join me in recognizing the 
dedication and faith of the families of The Temple-Tifereth Israel as 
they celebrate 150 years of service in the Greater Cleveland Area.

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