[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13873]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  WHITE MEADOW TEMPLE 60TH ANNIVERSARY

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 11, 2012

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor The 
Congregation of White Meadow Temple of Rockaway Township, Morris 
County, New Jersey for the celebration of its 60th Anniversary this 
year.
  Initially a popular vacation spot for Jews from New York City and 
Newark in the 1940s, White Meadow Temple was founded in 1952 as a 
result of an increasing suburban Jewish population in Rockaway 
Township. Worship quickly commenced, beginning in 1953. In the years 
spanning 1955 and 1989, Rabbi Jacob Weitman served as the temple's 
spiritual leader, overseeing an era blossoming in both membership and 
dedication.
  In 1964 the temple's building at 153 White Meadow Road underwent 
major renovations to accommodate for an increasing membership. Nearly 
20 years later, White Meadow Temple renovated again in 1985, this time 
building a new sanctuary, two kitchens and additional Hebrew school 
classrooms.
  Strengthening the foundation that Rabbi Weitman and the succeeding 
Rabbi Ralph Dalin laid, today, White Meadow Temple maintains its Jewish 
vision and principles while also expanding its involvement in the 
community. The conservative temple takes pride in its reputation and as 
a warm, active and egalitarian congregation.
  In addition to services, which occur on Shabbat, weekday evenings, 
and Sunday mornings, the congregation also partakes in the Synagogue's 
educational and social endeavors. Encouraging participating of younger 
generations on a spiritual level, the Temple also holds a Junior 
Congregation and Tot Shabbat services. Ranging from a Nursery School 
and Kindergarten to Youth groups, Senior Group, and a Women's league, 
White Meadow Temple offers everyone a chance to get involved and find 
their niche both in and out of the Jewish community.
  After 60 years of passionate leadership, White Meadow Temple is 
currently overseen by President Marc Levine and services are lead by 
Rabbi Benjamin Adler. May that clear commitment and involvement of the 
congregation in the community uphold the mission of the White Meadow 
Temple and continue to inspire future generations!
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
The White Meadow Temple of Rockaway Township, Morris County, New 
Jersey, on reaching their 60th Anniversary.

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