HR0723 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook on ten years of service; and

WHEREAS, More than twenty years ago, Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook began with a successful Chavurah study group of young professionals, led by Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz, interested in exploring their Judaism; in 1998, a full time presence was established with the leasing of an office as a Jewish learning center and in 2001 Chabad moved to larger facilities to house their ever-growing activities and established a synagogue; and

WHEREAS, Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook is directed by Rabbi Meir and Miriam Moscowitz; programs include a Jewish Learning Institute, one-on-one study, youth clubs, Community Hebrew School, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparatory program, community synagogue, social services, and holiday programs; and

WHEREAS, Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz continues to serve as spiritual leader of Lubavitch Chabad; and

WHEREAS, The programs are open to Jewish people of all backgrounds, affiliations, and level of observance; and

WHEREAS, Karen Jossel and Philip and Illana Weintraub will be honored by Lubavitch Chabad during their celebration; Karen will receive the Chessed Award and the Weintraubs will receive the Lamplighters Award; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Lubavitch Chabad on their anniversary, and Karen Jossel and Philip and Illana Weintraub on receiving awards; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Lubavitch Chabad, Karen Jossel, and Philip and Illana Weintraub as symbols of our respect and esteem.