[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 170 (Friday, October 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1089]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN CELEBRATION OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE JEWISH MUSEUM

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 28, 2022

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the opening 
ceremony of the New Hampshire Jewish Museum, or the NHJM. With a 
mission to collect, preserve, and display the Jewish history of our 
state, the NHJM will serve as both an educational center and a cultural 
preservation site intended to celebrate the important contributions of 
Jews to our state history. I'm thrilled to see that the NHJM's first 
exhibit will be dedicated to the life of New Hampshire hero, Dr. 
Benjamin Bronstein. A Lieutenant in the Navy Medical Corps, Dr. 
Bronstein was the first Naval officer to die in defense of our nation 
in WWII. In tandem with the recognition of Dr. Bronstein, the museum 
will also be honoring all New Hampshire Jewish veterans and current 
service members.
  Established by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, the NHJM will 
provide Granite Staters with a comprehensive overview of Jewish history 
here in our state. Its curated exhibits will deepen community 
understanding of Jewish culture while working to deconstruct harmful 
stereotypes. By preserving Jewish heritage in our local communities, we 
inspire current and future generations to embrace and celebrate the 
unique diversity found throughout our state. The museum will assure the 
continuity of the Jewish people and broaden awareness of issues 
concerning Jews within the state and abroad.
  The Museum of New Hampshire Jewish History is a welcome addition in 
honoring the state's rich and diverse culture, and I look forward to 
visiting soon to learn more about the amazing historical figures from 
the Jewish community whose contributions to our state have made it one 
of the best places to live, work, and play. On behalf of my 
constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional District, I 
congratulate the New Hampshire Jewish Museum on its opening, and I wish 
them the best of luck in the years to come.

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