Bill Text: NY J02474 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of Temple Beth Israel
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-05-21 - ADOPTED [J02474 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J02474-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2474 BY: Senator MARTINS COMMEMORATING the 90th Anniversary of Temple Beth Israel WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in New York State is greatly enriched by its religious institutions and the faithful and generous service of those who devote themselves to endeavors of family, faith, and community; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend institutions of such magnanimous conduct and bearing which demonstrate a deep and continuing concern for others, and in so doing, inspire others to do the same; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Temple Beth Israel, to be celebrated at their annual Gala on Sunday, June 9, 2024; and WHEREAS, The first Jewish congregation in Port Washington, New York, Temple Beth Israel was incorporated in 1933; and WHEREAS, Coming from humble beginnings, the Jewish community in Port Washington was meeting in a small space on the third floor of the Bayles Building in 1915; in 1928, the group moved to the Plaza Building before the incorporation of Temple Beth Israel; and WHEREAS, A building at 138 Bayview Avenue was purchased when the congregation reached about 30 families and there was a need for a larger space; in 1960, a new space to hold Temple Beth Israel was purchased and Percival Goodman, a famed synagogue architect, was hired to design the new Temple; and WHEREAS, In 1983, Temple Beth Israel held 241 families and about 725 people in their congregation; the Temple went through another expansion and moved into their present sanctuary in 2000, with a myriad of beautiful renovations in the years since; and WHEREAS, In 1985, Temple Beth Israel held a vote and decided to become Egalitarian; and WHEREAS, Growing to a vast community of devoted members, Temple Beth Israel now holds more than 265 families and about 900 people of all ages; and WHEREAS, Members of Temple Beth Israel are involved in all aspects of the community, maintaining strong civic and religious values; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Senior Rabbi Michael Mishkin, Temple Beth Israel, now stands on the threshold of tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades, while retaining that spiritual resolve which has so characterized its glorious past; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Temple Beth Israel; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Rita Shumsky, Temple Beth Israel.