[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1358-E1359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING CONGREGATION TORAT EMET

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 2009

  Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise to 
recognize Congregation Torat Emet. This synagogue is the product of the 
hard work and dedication of many individuals in Central Ohio and their 
commitment to the religious growth of their membership and the local 
Jewish community.
  Central Ohio is blessed with many houses of faith that can claim long 
traditions of service to our community. The addition of Congregation 
Torat Emet to Central Ohio will continue to make it a vibrant and 
thriving spiritual center. The congregation will serve the community 
well and is an inspiration to all.
  Throughout our community's history those seeking a place to learn 
more about their faith have found a home among our houses of worship. 
The faithful dedication exhibited helps to make Columbus and Central 
Ohio the kind of place where citizens of all religions and 
nationalities desire to live, work and raise their families.

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  This congregation, of more than 150 families, began only five years 
ago. The goal of securing and strengthening modern Orthodoxy in Central 
Ohio has been driven by Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein along with Rabbi 
Howard Zack. Rabbi Zack has been the Spiritual Leader of Congregation 
Torat Emet since its inception in September 2001. Today, as they open 
their second Synagogue in Columbus, Ohio may the local Jewish community 
celebrate the reality of this vision.
  I offer my congratulations to the Congregation Torat Emet and the 
dedication of their new facility.

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