[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 20 (Monday, February 5, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H411]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF RABBI RACHLIS

  (Ms. PORTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the career of my 
dear friend, Rabbi Arnie Rachlis, who is retiring after 35 years as the 
spiritual leader of University Synagogue in Irvine.
  From serving as a White House fellow, to delivering an invocation for 
President Obama, to growing University Synagogue into a place of 
worship that now serves over 600 Orange County families, Rabbi Rachlis 
has created a legacy that will resonate for generations to come.
  Rabbi Rachlis has been a beacon of wisdom, compassion, and 
inclusivity, and his teachings foster a spirit of unity and 
understanding. I am particularly grateful for the Rabbi's dedication to 
civic engagement and his deep understanding of that as a part of Jewish 
life. I am honored that Rabbi Rachlis often welcomed me to engage with 
his congregation in thoughtful dialogue.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Rabbi Rachlis so much for his service to 
University Synagogue and our community. Mazel tov on a well-deserved 
retirement.

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