[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 207 (Friday, December 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1239]
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                   HONORING MAHARAT RORI PICKER NEISS

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                             HON. CORI BUSH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 15, 2023

  Ms. BUSH. Mr. Speaker, St. Louis and I rise to honor Maharat Rori 
Picker Neiss, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations 
Council of St Louis for her steadfast advocacy for the people of St. 
Louis. As Congresswoman for Missouri's First District, I have seen 
firsthand how her leadership has helped to bring greater understanding 
and compassion throughout our district and the state of Missouri.
  Rori is a passionate advocate for the Jewish community, the LGBTQIA+ 
community, and for social justice, and she is a trailblazer in her own 
right. As one of the first graduates of Yeshivat Maharat, a 
groundbreaking institution training Orthodox Jewish women to be 
spiritual leaders and halakhic authorities, she has paved the way for 
others to follow.
  Rori also works relentlessly to advance interfaith initiatives by 
bringing together diverse local and national leaders. She has been a 
strong advocate and friend to my office as we work to do the most for 
every person in St. Louis--starting with those who have the greatest 
need, and we are grateful for her leadership. Missouri's First District 
is undoubtedly enriched by Rori's service. On behalf of Missouri's 
First, I thank her for all that she does to strengthen our community.

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