[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 396]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                         HONORING TEMPLE SHOLOM

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                            HON. JOE SESTAK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 17, 2008

  Mr. SESTAK. Madam Speaker, I rise before you today to recognize the 
50th anniversary of Temple Sholom in Broomall, Pennsylvania.
  Temple Sholom, founded in 1956, is a member of the Union for Reform 
Judaism dedicated to the promotion of fundamental Jewish principles. 
The Temple strives to ensure the continuity of the Jewish people by 
honoring traditions, beliefs and rituals of both the past and present. 
It allows members to develop their spiritual relationship with God and 
each other. Temple Sholom also serves to promote a firm sense of 
identity for its members and employs social activism to improve local, 
national and global communities.
  Temple Sholom is a Reform Congregation, promoting a sense of warmth 
and openness. Through the practice of inclusion, the Temple aids its 
members throughout their lives and does not exclude individuals 
regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation. Such diversity and 
heterogeneity within the community adds to the ever-changing 
personality of the Temple.
  Temple Sholom serves its members beyond religious practice. It also 
assists individuals with social, educational and community 
opportunities. Members adopt the Temple as a place to study, worship 
and simply interact with others. Opportunities for participation 
include Preschool through Adult Education programs as well as holiday 
festivals and community service.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing the 50th 
anniversary of Temple Sholom. The openness and warmth of the Temple and 
its members is highly admirable. It is without doubt that Temple Sholom 
will, in the future, continue to serve our citizens on local, national 
and global levels.

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