[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 87 (Tuesday, May 23, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING RABBI MICHAEL C. SIMON

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 23, 2023

  Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Rabbi 
Michael C. Simon, a respected scholar and spiritual leader, and to 
recognize him for eighteen years of exemplary service to Temple Beth 
Kodesh, the oldest conservative synagogue in Boynton Beach, Florida.
  Rabbi Simon has invigorated Temple Beth Kodesh through his meaningful 
and topical sermons. After practicing law for 20 years, Rabbi Simon 
turned to this calling full-time and has spread nothing but joy and 
enthusiasm to all of those he has encountered. As a full time scholar 
and teacher, Rabbi Simon has been dedicated to encouraging his 
congregants through innovative and interesting services, programs, 
classes and lectures, warmth, kindness, and compassion.
  Rabbi Simon also serves the community as the Chaplain for Jewish War 
Veterans, Instructor at Florida Atlantic University, and faculty member 
at Florence Melton Adult Mini-School, where he is a popular lecturer on 
Jewish subject matter and history. Rabbi Simon was awarded an honorary 
Doctor of Divinity degree from Mesifta Adas Wolkowisk in recognition of 
his many years of service to the Jewish community.
  Rabbi Simon's commitment to the Synagogue and his service to the 
Jewish community is truly remarkable. I am honored to recognize him 
today and wish him continued success.

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