Senate Resolution No. 1022

BY: Senator MAYER

COMMEMORATING the 75th Anniversary of the
Community Synagogue of Rye on June 3, 2023

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 75th Anniversary of the Community Synagogue of Rye, New
York on Saturday, June 3, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Inspired by Jewish teachings and traditions, the Community
Synagogue of Rye seeks to be a center for spiritual transformation, to
foster the creation of sacred relationships, and to give people the
tools and resources to heal the world with their faith; and

WHEREAS, Their vision is guided by their commitment to the Jewish
values of Worship, T'filah; Life-Long Learning, Talmud Torah; Community,
Kehilah; Loving Kindness, Hesed; Repairing the World, Tikkun Olam; and
Love of Israel, Ahavat Yisrael; and

WHEREAS, The Community Synagogue of Rye encourages adults and
children to share in experiences of Jewish family learning and become
energized through their lively activities and discussions; and

WHEREAS, They navigate the many paths of prayer with a variety of
worship opportunities, all stemming from Reform Judaism's core
principles of egalitarianism and innovation; and

WHEREAS, the Community Synagogue of Rye shares a commitment to seek
social justice through both individual and communal acts of Tzedakah
(righteous giving) and Gemilut Hasadim (loving kindness); and

WHEREAS, The Community Synagogue of Rye stands on the threshold of
tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while
retaining that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Community Synagogue of Rye on June
3, 2023; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Community Synagogue of Rye.