[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 92 (Tuesday, June 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E772]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING ANSHE SHOLOM SISTERHOOD

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2018

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Anshe Sholom Sisterhood. 
It is my privilege to recognize their dedication to Anshe Sholom and 
the wider community as they celebrate 101 years of incredible work.
  The earliest mention of the Sisterhood was in 1917, when it was 
called the Ladies Aid Society. From its inception, the Sisterhood has 
been concerned with the health and well-being of the New Rochelle 
Community. During the Second World War, the Sisterhood established and 
ran the first kosher kitchen for Jewish soldiers stationed at Fort 
Slocum, now known as David's Island. They also provided the free 
inoculations against polio and had organized blood drives.
  Over the years, the Sisterhood has raised money for Anshe Sholom by 
hosting guest lecturers, art auctions, fashion shows, bazaars, card 
parties, charity dinners, and trips to Jewish Museums. Their work 
supports the Rabbi's discretionary fund and has helped finance 
renovations to the synagogue.
  The Sisterhood also arranges the annual Passover Seder, assists with 
the community sukkah every year, with Succot dinners and Shavuot 
lunches, and provides gifts for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. They are always 
available to help community members in need, visiting the sick and 
homebound, delivering food to those in need, and providing Shiva meals 
for the bereaved.
  The Sisterhood has always been willing to support the work of the 
congregation, whether through direct financial help to the synagogue, 
helping hands to a family in need, or donations to community 
organizations feeding the hungry.
  Over a century of work could only be achieved and sustained by 
individuals who are truly dedicated to their synagogue and community. I 
am proud to recognize the leadership of the Anshe Sholom Sisterhood and 
their remarkable dedication and hard work.

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