[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 92 (Tuesday, June 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E759]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





      RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM

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                      HON. BRADLEY SCOTT SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2018

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to proudly recognize 
Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook, Illinois on the occasion of its 
50th anniversary.
   Congregation Beth Shalom is the spiritual home to more than one 
thousand families and is, without a doubt, an integral part of the 
Northbrook community.
   For the past half century, from generation to generation, the 
synagogue has pursued a mission of enriching lives through inclusion in 
the ever-evolving ideals of Jewish observance, life-long learning, and 
acts of kindness.
   Across the years, Beth Shalom has built an extraordinary community 
of Jewish faith, family and tradition. Every day, through the annual 
cycle of the seasons, and across the long arc of life's events, 
multiple generations join together to pray, learn, teach, and work 
together in service to the community, the Jewish people and the State 
of Israel.
   Through Limud (study), Tefillah (prayer), and Tzedakah (acts of 
justice and loving kindness), Beth Shalom is a living example of Jewish 
values and vibrant Jewish life.
   The Congregation prides itself on warmth and friendliness to 
members, celebrating that ``Shalom'' is the Hebrew word meaning 
welcome. I can think of no better example of this warmth than the 
special holiday services customized to embrace people with special 
needs.
   Beth Shalom is also a force for positive social action in the Tenth 
District. Their activities include delivering groceries to families in 
need, feeding the homeless, supporting our military troops overseas, 
hosting blood drives, and mentoring youth attending school in inner 
city Chicago.
   As well, Beth Shalom is proud home to countless community leaders, 
young and old, who work tirelessly to improve lives in the Chicago 
area, our nation and the world.
   I congratulate my dear friends, Rabbi Aaron Melman, Assistant Rabbi 
Ari Averbach, Cantor Steven Stoehr, and Rabbi Emeritus Carl Wolkin, and 
the entire Beth Shalom Congregation on this anniversary.
   I wish Congregation Beth Shalom many more years of success as they 
write the next fifty years of their history.

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