[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 6272-6273]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        A TRIBUTE TO BURBANK TEMPLE EMANU EL'S 70TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 1, 2017

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Burbank Temple 
Emanu El upon its 70th Anniversary. The Burbank Temple Emanu El (BTEE) 
is a progressive-minded, egalitarian synagogue serving Burbank and the 
greater San Fernando Valley. Its rich history steeps in the tenets and 
traditions of American Conservative Judaism dating back to 1947. Since 
its founding, BTEE has fostered a vibrant Jewish presence in our 
community and has grown from a one-room nursery on Grismer Avenue to a 
full-service temple with numerous programs and activities for all ages.
  Today, BTEE is equipped with an award-winning Early Childhood Center, 
Hebrew School, and Adult Education program and encourages member 
participation throughout the year with weekly services, holy 
celebrations, simchas, and service projects. Members can also engage in 
tikkun olam (fixing the world) through the Temple's Social Action 
Committee which strengthens the congregation's ties with the 
surrounding community.
  The time, energy, and care that this temple has given to its members 
and the community are extraordinary and would not be possible without 
the dedicated and exceptional clergy, leadership, volunteers and staff 
of BTEE. At this time, I ask all Members to join with me in 
congratulating Burbank Temple Emanu El upon 70 years of service to the 
Burbank community.

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