[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 206 (Monday, December 31, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1740]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LINCOLN PARK JEWISH CENTER 80TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 31, 2018

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate one of the great 
religious institutions in my district, the Lincoln Park Jewish Center 
located in Yonkers. This year, the Center is celebrating its remarkable 
80th Anniversary and I would like to take the opportunity to recognize 
that feat in Congress.
  Lincoln Park Jewish Center is an inclusive, modern Orthodox Jewish 
congregation that strives to create spiritual growth through prayer, 
acceptance, community and fellowship. To achieve this goal, the 
synagogue supports the following: HaMakom Tefilah, a place to increase 
spirituality with heartfelt prayer by encouraging personal growth 
through participation, self-reflection, and spontaneity; HaMakom Ahavat 
Chinam, unconditional love and acceptance, regardless of background or 
current level of observance; HaMakom Limud Torah, a place to search and 
study Torah leading to a more fulfilling Jewish life; and HaMakom 
Simcha, a place to enjoy and celebrate.
  The congregation at Lincoln Park Jewish Center is currently led by 
Rabbi Levi Welton, who was ordained by the prestigious Machon Ariel 
Institute of Jerusalem in 2005 and has since then served congregations 
in Australia, San Francisco, and, of course, Yonkers New York. His 
pastoral experiences include young professional development, inter-
faith work, community building and multimedia production. Additionally, 
Rabbi Welton is the Founder of the Torah Values Network, a staff writer 
for New York Jewish Life Magazine, and a Captain in the United States 
Air Force.
  The Lincoln Park Jewish Center has provided incredible support to its 
congregants and the community for 80 years now. Here's to 80 more. 
Congratulations to Rabbi Welton and the entire Lincoln Park Jewish 
Center family on this great occasion.

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