[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 17 (Monday, February 2, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONGREGATION NER TAMID

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today in celebration of the 40th 
anniversary of Congregation Ner Tamid in Henderson, NV. With its strong 
commitment to serving others, Congregation Ner Tamid is an integral and 
deeply valued part of the Las Vegas community.
  As the largest Reform synagogue in the State of Nevada, with a 
membership of more than 600 families, Congregation Ner Tamid is an 
important center for the Jewish community. For decades, the 
congregation has provided opportunities for religious education to 
members of all ages and helped sustain important Jewish traditions that 
have been practiced for centuries. At the same time, Congregation Ner 
Tamid has worked to develop strong, interfaith relationships with other 
communities in southern Nevada. Congregation Ner Tamid hosted the 
Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada's annual Thanksgiving observance 
this past November, bringing together people with diverse spiritual 
views in a unified commitment to mutual understanding and cooperation.
  In particular, I appreciate the value Congregation Ner Tamid places 
on serving others and working to improve the Las Vegas community. 
Congregation Ner Tamid is committed to helping the homeless, engaging 
in important political discussions, and providing support to 
individuals and families through a variety of programs and events.
  I extend my congratulations to Congregation Ner Tamid on this 
important anniversary, and I thank Rabbi Sanford Akselrad, Cantor 
Jessica Hutchings, president Jacky Rosen, and the past presidents of 
Congregation Ner Tamid for their leadership and dedication.

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