[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1018-E1019]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR OF THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEMPLE EMANU-EL

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 90th Anniversary 
of Bayonne's Temple Emanu-El. This momentous event took place on 
Sunday, June 9, 2002, at Temple Emanu-El, and featured the television 
personalities, ``The God Squad'', Msgr. Thomas Harman and Rabbi Marc 
Gellman.
  Initially formed in 1911 as a response to the Conservative Movement 
of America, Temple Emanu-El, with its modern outlook, has served and 
continues to serve as a inviting place of worship for Bayonne's Jewish 
community. In a departure from the Orthodox practice, in 1913, it was 
decided that men and women should sit together, demonstrating the 
Temple's enlightened vision, as well as its commitment to the 
congregation.
  The Temple's first President was Hyman Lazarus, followed by many 
outstanding leaders, all of whom contributed greatly to making Temple 
Emanu-El the esteemed place of worship it is today. The Temple's first 
building was purchased in 1912 and completed in 1913. In 1953, the 
building was completely renovated, and continues to serve as the 
congregation's meeting place.
  Over the past nine decades, Temple Emanu-El has established itself as 
Bayonne's leading Jewish religious institution with a beautiful house 
of worship, exceptional religious instruction for its students, and 
countless social functions for its congregants and their family and 
friends.

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  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Temple Emanu-El for 
ninety years of Jewish religious guidance, the congregation's 
contributions to the community of Bayonne, and its success at making 
Bayonne a more prosperous and spiritual community.

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