[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 121 (Thursday, July 25, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4917]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Rabbi Levi Slonim, Chabad of Binghamton, Vestal, New York, offered 
the following prayer:
  Master of the universe, in beseeching You for blessings, we act in 
kindness and charity. Bless these distinguished Members of Congress, 
chosen by so many, who fulfill one of the seven Noah high commandments 
You gave unto humanity; namely, to govern by just laws.
  In these unprecedented and challenging times for our Nation, we 
recall the timeless words of my revered leader, global spiritual leader 
and teacher, the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous 
memory, whose passing 30 years ago we commemorated earlier this month.
  He taught: Difference need not lead to division. On the contrary, 
true unity comes from a synthesis of different, even opposite, thrusts. 
Differences between people are overshadowed by what is common to all of 
us. We are God's creations.
  Merciful Father, today we pray for a swift and safe return of the 
hostages being held in Gaza and an end to all conflict in Israel and 
throughout the world.
  Almighty God, please bless the Congress so that they foster an 
environment of love and acceptance, a deeper appreciation that within 
each individual lies untapped potential.
  In the words of Maimonides, each person must see themselves as though 
the entire world were held in balance and with a single deed they can 
tip the scales, ushering in the era of redemption as proclaimed by 
Isaiah when nation shall not lift a sword against nation, neither shall 
they learn war anymore.
  Amen.

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