[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 111 (Thursday, September 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1805]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING RABBI AMIEL WOHL

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2005

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Rabbi Amiel Wohl 
of New Rochelle for being honored with the 2005 Yitzhak Rabin 
Peacemaker Award.
  The Yitzhak Rabin Peacemaker Award is given annually to an individual 
who has sought to bring better understanding and harmonious 
relationships between various religious and ethnic groups. Rabbi Wohl 
has carried out this mission time and time again, including efforts to 
aid Christians suffering in Lebanon through his organization, People 
for Relief in Lebanon.
  Rabbi Wohl has been committed to inter-faith communication since his 
arrival at Temple Israel of New Rochelle in 1973. Almost immediately, 
he coordinated the Interreligious Council, which brought together 
Catholic, Protestant and Jewish houses of worship and religions 
organizations. He has also been instrumental in other groups dedicated 
to interfaith communication, including the Westchester Jewish 
Conference, which has sought to cross both denominational and municipal 
lines.
  Rabbi Wohl has exemplified the ideals we seek in individuals of 
faith. From creating the Coalition for Mutual Respect in 1979 to 
traveling as far as Sacramento, California, to participate in inter-
faith efforts, Rabbi Wohl has worked tirelessly to sustain the dialogue 
necessary to address conflicts among the different faiths in our 
country.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Rabbi Amiel 
Wohl on his accomplishments and in congratulating him on receiving this 
award.

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