[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7396]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEMPLE ISRAEL

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2012

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow Temple Israel of Miami will 
be celebrating its 90th anniversary. Temple Israel is a pillar of the 
South Florida Jewish community. It is one of South Florida's oldest 
treasures and our community has truly been blessed over the years by 
its presence.
  From the very beginning, Temple Israel's founders believed that they 
could create an organization that would make a positive change in the 
community. They sought to create bonds of loyalty within the 
international Jewish community, and within the South Florida community. 
For 90 years now, the Temple Israel congregation has consistently lived 
up to this purpose. The early leaders set a tradition to ``live 
Judaism'' by being actively engaged in local, national and world 
issues. Temple Israel's congregation continues to be among the most 
civically engaged members of our South Florida community.
  The Temple Israel congregation has not only had a positive impact on 
the Jewish residents in South Florida, but also the community as a 
whole. From housing the Bridgeport Academy charter school that provides 
education for students from diverse backgrounds, to their tutoring and 
housing programs like the Dorothy Serotta Social Justice Forum program, 
Temple Israel's congregation is actively involved in the community year 
round. The members of Temple Israel's congregation are a shining 
example of ``Tikkun Olam.'' They carry on the Temple's legacy of 
courage, compassion, service, and inclusiveness.
  I cannot thank Temple Israel enough for its leadership and positive 
impact as we celebrate its 90th anniversary. I look forward to seeing 
how the organization evolves as it continues to make a significant mark 
on our South Florida community.

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