[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 29, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E101]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING RABBI DAVID STEINHARDT'S 25 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO 
                        B'NAI TORAH CONGREGATION

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 29, 2019

  Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, I am honored to rise today in recognition 
of the important work done by Rabbi David Steinhardt of B'nai Torah 
Congregation.
  For 25 years, Rabbi Steinhardt has offered a religious home in the 
B'nai Torah congregation. As a member myself, the Rabbi has brought 
words of wisdom, healing, and inspiration to me, my family, and the 
Jewish community of Boca Raton. His deep commitment to teaching and 
advancing Jewish values has brought B'nai Torah to preeminence. His 
sermons reinforce our values and provide spiritual guidance, and his 
deep commitment to Israel is most appreciated by our community. For 
these 25 years of leadership, I am grateful for Rabbi Steinhardt.
  In times of hardship, such as after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman 
Douglas, Rabbi Steinhardt has created a space for mourning and healing 
within B'nai Torah. After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in 
Pittsburgh, he welcomed local leaders of all religious denominations 
for a powerful community-wide vigil. Rabbi Steinhardt's work with the 
Interfaith Clergy Association has contributed significantly to the 
strength of our broader community.
  As we begin this new year, I am confident Rabbi David Steinhardt will 
continue to be a cherished member of the Boca Raton community. I 
greatly appreciate Rabbi Steinhardt's dedication to the congregants of 
B'nai Torah and the people of South Florida, and I am pleased to honor 
him.

                          ____________________