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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate Lubavitch Chabad
4 of Northbrook on ten years of service; and
 
5     WHEREAS, More than twenty years ago, Lubavitch Chabad of
6 Northbrook began with a successful Chavurah study group of
7 young professionals, led by Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz, interested
8 in exploring their Judaism; in 1998, a full time presence was
9 established with the leasing of an office as a Jewish learning
10 center and in 2001 Chabad moved to larger facilities to house
11 their ever-growing activities and established a synagogue; and
 
12     WHEREAS, Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook is directed by
13 Rabbi Meir and Miriam Moscowitz; programs include a Jewish
14 Learning Institute, one-on-one study, youth clubs, Community
15 Hebrew School, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparatory program,
16 community synagogue, social services, and holiday programs;
17 and
 
18     WHEREAS, Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz continues to serve as
19 spiritual leader of Lubavitch Chabad; and
 
20     WHEREAS, The programs are open to Jewish people of all
21 backgrounds, affiliations, and level of observance; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, Karen Jossel and Philip and Illana Weintraub will
2 be honored by Lubavitch Chabad during their celebration; Karen
3 will receive the Chessed Award and the Weintraubs will receive
4 the Lamplighters Award; therefore, be it
 
5     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
6 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
7 congratulate Lubavitch Chabad on their anniversary, and Karen
8 Jossel and Philip and Illana Weintraub on receiving awards; and
9 be it further
 
10     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11 presented to Lubavitch Chabad, Karen Jossel, and Philip and
12 Illana Weintraub as symbols of our respect and esteem.