Bill Text: NY J01055 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Rabbi Shlomo Segal and Rebbetzin Adina Segal upon the occasion of their special recognition after 18 years of dedicated service to the Jewish community by Kehilat Moshe of Southern Brooklyn
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-23 - ADOPTED [J01055 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01055-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1055 BY: Senator FELDER HONORING Rabbi Shlomo Segal and Rebbetzin Adina Segal upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition after 18 years of dedicated service to the Jewish community by Kehilat Moshe of Southern Brooklyn on May 21, 2023 WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies and purpose to the ministry of others; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recognition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of service; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Rabbi Shlomo Segal and Rebbetzin Adina Segal upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition after 18 years of dedicated service to the Jewish community to be celebrated at Kehilat Moshe of Southern Brooklyn's 10th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, May 21, 2023; and WHEREAS, Rabbi Shlomo Segal and Rebbetzin Adina Segal founded Kehilat Moshe of Southern Brooklyn in 2013; they developed the congregation to create a diverse, multi-generational caring community serving Southern Brooklyn and surrounding areas; and WHEREAS, In April of 2018, Rabbi Shlomo Segal, who has served congregations in both New York and New Jersey, delivered the opening prayer before the United States House of Representatives; and WHEREAS, A wise individual, Rabbi Shlomo Segal has written several scholarly articles, taught at various adult educational institutions, and mentored younger colleagues; and WHEREAS, Truly caring for the Southern Brooklyn community, Rabbi Shlomo Segal is dedicated to a myriad of civic and charitable organizations, serving on the Board of Governors of the New York Board of Rabbis; he celebrates the diversity of Brooklyn to make religion a positive force in the community; and WHEREAS, Rebbetzin Adina Segal is the Jewish Community Outreach Social Worker at CaringKind, providing education and support to families affected by dementia in the Jewish communities in Brooklyn; and WHEREAS, The quintessential spiritual woman, Rebbetzin Adina Segal is passionate about working with individuals and families impacted by issues related to illness and aging; and WHEREAS, Kehilat Moshe of Southern Brooklyn is proud to pay just tribute to Rabbi Shlomo Segal and Rebbetzin Adina Segal for all they do to create a welcoming Jewish community that is rich in study, prayer, friendship, and acts of loving kindness; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recognition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Rabbi Shlomo Segal and Rebbetzin Adina Segal upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition after 18 years of dedicated service to the Jewish community by Kehilat Moshe of Southern Brooklyn on May 21, 2023; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Rabbi Shlomo Segal and Rebbetzin Adina Segal and Kehilat Moshe of Southern Brooklyn.