[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 55 (Tuesday, May 9, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E758-E759]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO SINAI TEMPLE'S CENTENNIAL

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                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 2006

  Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Sinai Temple of Los Angeles on celebrating its 100th 
year of service to the community. Established in 1906, Sinai Temple is 
part of the rich historic fabric of Jewish Los Angeles. First located 
at the corner of Valencia Street and 12th Place, it moved in 1956 to 
its current site at 10400 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. It is my 
privilege to represent Sinai Temple in Congress.
  Sinai Temple is the oldest Conservative congregation west of the 
Mississippi. It boasts a membership of 1800 family members whose 
origins trace from Europe and the Middle East, making it one of the 
largest and most diverse congregations in the United States.
  Under the leadership of its current Rabbi, David Wolpe, the synagogue 
has developed an impressive array of programs and services for the 
Jewish community in Los Angeles. One

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especially popular program is Friday Night Live, a social and spiritual 
Sabbath service drawing hundreds in the 21 to 39 age group. The monthly 
event has become a model for other communities and its success has now 
been replicated around the country.
  Over the last 100 years, Sinai Temple has become an anchor for the 
Jewish community, serving its religious, spiritual, and educational 
needs. The synagogue's vision for its next 100 years is to create 
Sinai: A Center for Jewish Life and Learning dedicated to the entire 
Jewish community through excellence in religious, educational, and 
social programming.
  I am delighted to recognize the Congregation's remarkable 
accomplishments and wish them continued success in their future 
endeavors. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Sinai 
Temple on its first 100 years in Los Angeles.

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