Bill Text: GA HR588 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 588 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Temple Beth Tefilloh; commend

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-14 - House Read and Adopted [HR588 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR588-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 588

By: Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Lane of the 167th, Sims of the 169th, Jacobs of the 80th, Evans of the 40th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Temple Beth Tefilloh; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Jewish presence in Georgia can be documented from as early as 1733; and

WHEREAS, five months after General Oglethorpe founded the Georgia colony, a ship carrying 42 Jews from Spain docked at the port of Savannah; and

WHEREAS, Temple Mickve Israel was founded in Savannah and served communities in the coastal region; and

WHEREAS, in 1878, a Jewish merchant, Jacob Michelson, gathered Jewish families from Darien and Brunswick to celebrate Brunswick's first High Holy Days, and Temple Mickve Israel provided a Torah for the community's worship, a Torah still used to this day; and

WHEREAS, in December of 1886, a group of 21 men, led by its first president, Max Hirch, convened to form a Hebrew Congregation and sacred place of worship and founded Temple Beth Tefilloh; and

WHEREAS, on November 7, 1890, Temple Beth Tefilloh's sanctuary was dedicated by Rabbi Issac Mayer Wise, the founder of Reform Judaisim in America; and

WHEREAS, the Sisterhood of the Temple participated in Red Cross projects during World War I and rendered financial aid to the Jews of Poland; and

WHEREAS, in 1942, the Temple's Sisterhood focused their full attention on war needs by making bandages, knitting blankets, watching for airplanes, aiding the Red Cross, and serving as hostesses at the USO; and

WHEREAS, the seeds which were sown by the loving and humble efforts of the devoted original worshipers of Temple Beth Tefilloh have blossomed, establishing a rich tradition and history; and

WHEREAS, over the years, Temple Beth Tefilloh has grown under the divine direction of numerous rabbis, including the Rabbi Emeritus of the Temple in Atlanta, Alvin Sugerman, Rabbi Emeritus Saul Rubin, and current Rabbi, Sol Greenberg; and

WHEREAS, the congregation of this temple has compiled an unparalleled record of constructive, compassionate, and humanitarian service which it demonstrates daily through open minds, open hearts, and open doors; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message of peace and love be recognized and congratulated for its innumerable good works rendered on behalf of persons in need.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize the rich history of Temple Beth Tefilloh, commend its 125 years of dedicated service to the Lord and community, and extend their warmest best wishes for its continued growth and success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Temple Beth Tefilloh.