[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 17, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E43]
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                  HONORING TEMPLE ISRAEL OF PALM BEACH

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 17, 2024

  Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Temple Israel of Palm Beach County on its 100th anniversary. The Temple 
is the oldest Jewish organization in Palm Beach County and the only 
Reform synagogue in West Palm Beach. Formerly known as Temple Beth 
Israel, six Jewish families came together to create the synagogue in 
1923 with a commitment to the ideals of Progressive Judaism.
  In 2012, Temple Israel made history by hiring the first female 
congregational Rabbi in Palm Beach County. Her successors, Rabbi Carlie 
Daniels, Rabbi Ryan Daniels and Rabbi Howard Shapiro, continue to shine 
a bright light on Temple Israel's legacy; by encouraging social 
activism, being actively involved in events that concern social 
justice, while continuing to embrace and empower those of interfaith 
and LGBTQIA families and individuals.
  Temple Israel's commitment to providing our community with a House of 
prayer, study, and gathering and their service to our community is 
remarkable. I congratulate them on 100 years of service and wish them 
continued success.

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