[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 74 (Monday, May 1, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E571]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING RABBI MICHAEL SCHWAB

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                      HON. BRADLEY SCOTT SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 1, 2017

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of my dear 
friend, Rabbi Michael Schwab of North Suburban Synagogue Beth El in 
Highland Park, IL, and the celebration of his thirteenth year of 
service to the congregation and our community.
   I met Rabbi Schwab when he first came to our community and 
immediately appreciated his compassion, his spirit and his ability to 
make all around him feel special. Over the years, I have come to 
further appreciate his leadership and wisdom, often turning to him, for 
guidance.
   Rabbi Schwab leads by example through his keen understanding of 
Jewish values, strong advocacy for the importance of the U.S.-Israel 
relationship, and unwavering dedication for his community.
   Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rabbi Schwab began his studies 
at Rutgers University, and later received his ordination from the 
Jewish Theological Seminary of America and MA in Jewish Education from 
the William Davidson Graduate School of Education. Beyond the 
classroom, he gained additional experience through the Clinical 
Pastoral Education Program at Penn Foundation for Mental Health and 
time studying in Israel at the Hebrew University, Machon Schechter and 
the Conservative Yeshiva.
   As a Chicago Global Justice Fellow for American Jewish World 
Service, Rabbi Schwab is a tireless protector and promoter of human 
rights, and he shares his views on ethical issues as a scholar for 
Jewish Values Online. He is an engaged member of the community, serving 
on the AIPAC National Council, the Chicago Board of Rabbis Executive 
Council, as a member of the Board of Directors of Solomon Schechter Day 
School, among others.
   Through North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Rabbi Schwab serves over 
1,100 families. This synagogue was founded in 1948 as the first 
Conservative congregation on the North Shore of Chicago.
   Rabbi Schwab is married to Erica, a behavioral therapist and teacher 
of children with developmental disabilities, and they are the proud 
parents of four children: Ari, Liana, Noa and Miri.
   On behalf of Illinois's Tenth Congressional District, I congratulate 
Rabbi Schwab for his service and look forward to his continued 
contributions to the life of our community.

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