[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6272]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING RABBI MICHAEL SCHWAB

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                      HON. BRADLEY SCOTT SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 1, 2017

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of my dear 
friend, Rabbi Michael Schwab of North Suburban Synagogue Beth El in 
Highland Park, IL, and the celebration of his thirteenth year of 
service to the congregation and our community.
  I met Rabbi Schwab when he first came to our community and 
immediately appreciated his compassion, his spirit and his ability to 
make all around him feel special. Over the years, I have come to 
further appreciate his leadership and wisdom, often turning to him, for 
guidance.
  Rabbi Schwab leads by example through his keen understanding of 
Jewish values, strong advocacy for the importance of the U.S.-Israel 
relationship, and unwavering dedication for his community.
  Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rabbi Schwab began his studies at 
Rutgers University, and later received his ordination from the Jewish 
Theological Seminary of America and MA in Jewish Education from the 
William Davidson Graduate School of Education. Beyond the classroom, he 
gained additional experience through the Clinical Pastoral Education 
Program at Penn Foundation for Mental Health and time studying in 
Israel at the Hebrew University, Machon Schechter and the Conservative 
Yeshiva.
  As a Chicago Global Justice Fellow for American Jewish World Service, 
Rabbi Schwab is a tireless protector and promoter of human rights, and 
he shares his views on ethical issues as a scholar for Jewish Values 
Online. He is an engaged member of the community, serving on the AIPAC 
National Council, the Chicago Board of Rabbis Executive Council, as a 
member of the Board of Directors of Solomon Schechter Day School, among 
others.
  Through North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Rabbi Schwab serves over 
1,100 families. This synagogue was founded in 1948 as the first 
Conservative congregation on the North Shore of Chicago.
  Rabbi Schwab is married to Erica, a behavioral therapist and teacher 
of children with developmental disabilities, and they are the proud 
parents of four children: Ari, Liana, Noa and Miri.
  On behalf of Illinois's Tenth Congressional District, I congratulate 
Rabbi Schwab for his service and look forward to his continued 
contributions to the life of our community.

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