[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 166 (Friday, December 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1986]
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  HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHABAD CENTER OF NORTHWEST NEW 
                                 JERSEY

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2012

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Chabad 
Center of Northwest New Jersey, Rockaway Township, Morris County, New 
Jersey as they celebrate their 25th anniversary this year.
  Founded in 1988 by a small group of volunteers, Chabad Center of 
Northwest New Jersey has grown into a regional network of social, 
religious and charitable programs. The Center is built around the 
acceptance of every individual on his or her own level, regardless of 
background, affiliation, age or financial status. By blending 
traditional values with modern day techniques, the Center has been able 
to touch many lives through Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties.
  At the core of the Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey is their 
educational program, offered through the Chabad Educational Center. 
Their mission is based on the driving principle that the Jewish 
education system should focus on character development, spiritual 
consciousness and selfless devotion to the betterment of humanity.
  The Center opened in 2008 to provide innovative educational services 
and cultural enrichment for all ages. Making up the Chabad Educational 
Center are the state-of-the-art Early Learning Center, Hebrew School, 
Hebrew High, Adult Education Institute and the first Community Mikvah 
established in Northwest New Jersey. Each of these allows the Chabad 
Center of Northwest New Jersey to bring valuable educational and 
cultural opportunities to all members of their community.
  The Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey also offers Men's and 
Women's clubs, giving members of their community the opportunity to 
socialize and perform acts of philanthropy throughout Northwest New 
Jersey.
  Through their educational, philanthropic and community outreach 
programs, the Center has established itself as a pillar of our local 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey as they celebrate their 25th 
anniversary.

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