[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10011]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  HONORING CHABAD OF THE FIVE TOWNS ON THEIR SECOND ANNUAL DINNER TO 
                        ``CELEBRATE THE DREAM''

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 18, 1999

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chabad 
of the Five Towns on the occasion of its Second Annual Dinner to 
``Celebrate the Dream,'' on May 25th, 1999 and their honorees Mr. and 
Mrs. Simon Eisdorfer, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Mark, Dr. and Mrs. Stanley 
Nussbaum and Dr. and Mrs. Justin Cohen.
  I would also like to pay tribute to their spiritual leader, Rabbi 
Shneur Wolowik, who guidance, dedication, compassion and spirituality 
has helped Charbad of the Five Towns reach this milestone.
  Chabad of the Five Towns opened its doors four years ago with the 
mission of translating deeply-rooted Jewish concepts into a practical 
foundation of life, just as the Chabad Jubavitch movement has done for 
over two centuries.
  Chabad reaches out to fellow Jews on a global scale with over 2,300 
centers worldwide. In the Five Towns, they have helped hundreds of 
families both spiritually and materially, whether it be a new 
immigrant, someone in need, a youth in trouble, or a family or 
individual who wants to learn more about their heritage, Chabad is 
there to help. In addition, they believe Judaism should be celebrated 
with joy, excitement, and enthusiasm, whether it be a holiday 
celebration, a Passover Seder, a Shabbaton Dinner, a family barbecue, 
or an outing.
  Most importantly, Chabad sees its children as proud Americans, 
knowledgeable of our country's rich history and democratic ideals, and 
is pleased with the special relationship between Israel and the United 
States.
  I commend Chabad for its philosophy of inclusion and acceptance, 
treating every human being as special and worthy, deserving of 
attention and support, regardless of their religious affiliation or 
background. It is this embracing of all, without expecting anything in 
return, that has given impetus to the impressive growth of the Chabad 
of the Five Towns. After only four years, they are now ``Celebrating 
the Dream'' of a beautiful new expanded facility in which they can 
continue to serve the community. I wish to thank them for their 
tireless efforts and outstanding contributions that have bettered the 
lives of so many.

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