[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 75 (Friday, May 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E726]
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                HONORING JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 15, 2015

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, this May we celebrate Jewish American 
History Month, to recognize the social, political, and cultural history 
of America's Jewish community. I am pleased to recognize the myriad 
contributions Jewish Americans make every day to improve our City, 
State and Nation often in the face of unspeakable discrimination and 
adversity. America is blessed to have such a vibrant community that 
impacts so many lives through the spirit of tikkun olam, or repairing 
the world.
  It is my great honor to represent the Upper Manhattan Congressional 
District and the Bronx, which is home to many distinguished 
institutions, such as The Jewish Theological Seminary, Yeshiva 
University, and Touro College, as well as almost thirty active 
synagogues of all denominations. I am proud that my dearly respected 
friend, Rabbi Arthur Schneier, who is world-renowned for his efforts to 
promote peace and justice, has been recently knighted by Pope Francis 
and made a member of the Papal Order of St. Sylvester at a ceremony in 
New York.
  Over the years, I have worked closely with New York based 
institutional organizations like the Jewish Community Relations 
Council, Met Council of Jewish Poverty and the American Jewish 
Committee on a variety of issues. I have led past efforts to assist 
Jews seeking refuge from the former Soviet Union and Ethiopia, and I am 
proud to have worked with my colleagues in Congress on various bills to 
fight anti-Semitism and racism. Just recently I supported a resolution 
urging the Administration to combat anti-Semitism globally. As a strong 
supporter of Israel, I will continue to advocate for stability in the 
Middle East. I congratulate Jewish people everywhere for their 
contributions to our community and to our country. To them I say Shalom 
and Kol Tov.

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