[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 155 (Friday, October 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2627]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING BETH SHOLOM AHAVAS ACHIM SYNAGOGUE

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 23, 2009

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Beth 
Sholom Ahavas Achim Synagogue in Chicago. On October 25, 2009, the 
congregation will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special dinner 
and ceremony. I commend the entire congregation for its dedicated 
service to the Hollywood Park neighborhood and the surrounding 
communities. I would also like to recognize the contributions of Beth 
Sholom's spiritual leader, Rabbi Moshe Soloveichik. Rabbi Soloveichik 
is one of the most respected rabbis in the country and has been 
instrumental in the growth of Beth Sholom.
  The Beth Sholom synagogue is a wonderful example of an active faith 
community whose members work to better themselves and those around 
them. The Orthodox Jewish faith is rich with tradition and an important 
part of both our diversity in Chicago and across the country. The 
congregation of Beth Sholom continues to enrich that tradition and pass 
it along to future generations.
  The 50th anniversary celebration also honors an outstanding member of 
the congregation who passed away two years ago. Sandor Kirsche, a 
Holocaust survivor, opened Hungarian Kosher Foods, the first full-
service kosher supermarket in the Chicago area, and was a member of 
Beth Sholom until his death. His service to the congregation and all of 
Chicago is greatly appreciated. Although he is missed, he will always 
be remembered.
  I am honored to recognize Beth Sholom Ahavas Achim and Rabbi 
Soloveichik, and I am proud to have such active, thoughtful, and 
faithful men and women in my district.

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