[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4752]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONGREGATION AHAVAS ACHIM

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 24, 2014

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Congregation 
Ahavas Achim in Highland Park, New Jersey as it celebrates its 125th 
Anniversary this year. Since its incorporation in 1889, Congregation 
Ahavas Achim has provided a spiritual center for prayer, education and 
community to Middlesex County residents.
  Upon its incorporation, Congregation Ahavas Achim began humbly, 
meeting in members' homes or rented stores in New Brunswick. Over the 
next several years, it grew, purchasing land and a building and 
continued to enlarge and remodel to meet the needs of a growing 
membership. Congregation Ahavas Achim relocated to Highland Park in 
1987 and its new building was dedicated in 1989. The synagogue expanded 
once again and was re-dedicated in 2010.
  Congregation Ahavas Achim is a Torah-observant congregation and 
member congregation of the Orthodox Union. It is open to Jews of all 
backgrounds and strives to include all members in synagogue life.
  Over the years, Congregation Ahavas Achim has been led by Rabbi 
Israel Marcus, Rabbi Samuel Baskin, Rabbi Abraham Shapiro and Rabbi 
Ronald L. Schwarzberg. After serving as Assistant Rabbi, Interim Rabbi 
and Program Director, Rabbi Steven Miodownik became Rabbi of the 
congregation in 2006 and continues to provide spiritual leadership and 
guidance today. In addition to the Rabbi, the officers, staff and 
members of Congregation Ahavas Achim endeavor to carry on its mission 
and commit to a Halakhic life.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in celebrating Congregation 
Ahavas Achim as its members and supporters gather to celebrate its 
125th Anniversary on March 30, 2014 and honor Marcia and Barry Levinson 
and Jennie and Josh Fine. Congregation Ahavas Achim and the esteemed 
honorees and guests of honor are truly deserving of this body's 
recognition.

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