[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11652]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING RABBI MICHAEL AND ELAINE STRASBERG

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2007

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the lifelong 
achievements of Rabbi Michael and Elaine Strasberg, of Flushing, New 
York. The Rabbi and Elaine will be the Guests of Honor at the Seudas 
Shabbos of Congregation Ohr Moshe in Hillcrest, New York, on May 12, 
2007, where they will be honored for their lifelong community service. 
They will celebrate this joyous occasion surrounded by family and 
friends.
  The Strasbergs have been leaders in their community for more than 
three decades. Rabbi Michael led the Israel Center of Hillcrest Manor 
for 30 memorable years, during which he performed the B'nai Mitzvah 
services for my own children. More recently, he joined Congregation Ohr 
Moshe, which will be honoring the couple at a gala dinner on May 12.
  The Rabbi Strasberg now works at Sinai Chapels as Director of 
Pastoral Counseling. In this setting, he provides comfort and strength 
to families who are going through the trying and painful time of the 
loss of a loved one. The Rabbi also educates the community with his 
moving shiurim or lectures on the substance and meaning of the Torah. 
Michael and Elaine actively participate in community events and 
organizations on behalf of Sinai Chapels, and work to preserve halacha 
(Jewish law) and Jewish tradition.
  Elaine Strasberg is well-known for her superb cooking and 
enthusiastic leadership of Israeli dance classes for the women in the 
community. Elaine is also frequently at the top of my mind, as the 
creator of crocheted yarmulke, which I wear most often.
  The Strasbergs have always been great supporters of Israel and active 
in many causes to this end. The Strasbergs take great pride and joy in 
their family, especially their children and grandchildren. They have 
five children; daughters Chaya, who is married to Dani; Zahavi, Malka, 
Rehana, and son Amichai, who is married to Adina. They have four 
grandchildren and are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the fifth.
  Madam Speaker, I want to commend Rabbi Michael and Elaine Strasberg 
for their years of dedicated commitment to the Flushing and Jamaica 
communities and their residents. The Strasberg's integrity, 
selflessness, and good example have made a compelling difference in the 
lives of those they have touched. I ask my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives to please join me now in honoring Rabbi Michael and 
Mrs. Elaine Strasberg.

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