[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 170 (Friday, October 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1095]
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      IN RECOGNITION OF ETZ HAYIM SYNAGOGUE'S 30 YEARS OF SERVICE

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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 in recognition of the Etz 
Hayim Synagogue's 30 years of service to the town of Derry. As a 
primary hub for Jewish worship, education, and culture in southern New 
Hampshire, Etz Hayim has distinguished itself as a faith leader within 
the community and routinely confers with local houses of worship on 
matters of tolerance and social advocacy. Located on an interfaith 
campus close to the Derry Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, the 
Etz Hayim Synagogue remains a trusted partner for faith leaders across 
the state and collaborates with the Derry church to this day through 
their joint monthly free-meal program titled Elijah's Table.
  Dating back to its roots as a Torah study group, the Etz Hayim 
Synagogue has remained committed to the values of inclusivity and 
civic-minded giving. As the welcome sign on their front door eloquently 
sums up, ``We welcome pilgrims, tourists, seekers, doubters . . . and 
YOU!''. This dedication to creating a welcoming community is a 
testament to Etz Hayim's effectiveness as both a house of worship and 
as a social resource center offering services to those in need. As 
houses of worship reevaluate their roles in our communities, Etz Hayim 
continues to innovate and expand its reach across southern New 
Hampshire, and I look forward to seeing all that this synagogue 
accomplishes in the years to come.
  I would like to again congratulate Etz Hayim Synagogue for its 30 
years of service to the town of Derry and thank the leadership team who 
have revitalized Jewish culture in southern New Hampshire through their 
tireless advocacy. On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's 
First Congressional District, I commend Etz Hayim Synagogue for its 
continued dedication to uplifting Jewish tradition and wish them 
another successful 30 years.

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