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Date of Prayer: 27 July 1978
Mr. BOLLING, Mr. Speaker, Rabbi Herbert J. Mandl, senior rabbi of Kehilath Israel Synagogue which is located in the Fifth Congressional District of Kansas City, Mo., gave the very fine opening prayer we have just heard.
Kehilath Israel is one of the largest traditional synagogues in the State of Missouri with over 4,000 members.
On January 29, 1978, Rabbi Mandl was installed as spiritual leader of the synagogue. I had the pleasure of participating in the installation service.
The rabbi’s wife, Barbara, and parents are here, as are several other relatives and friends.
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Almighty God, we ask Thy blessings on our country, and these, our Representatives, who help legislate laws to further the peace and welfare of all Americans. | |
Universal Father, help us to unite all the citizens of our Republic by a bond of genuine brotherhood. Sustain us in our endeavors to eradicate prejudice and preserve the precious ideals and democratic institutions of our American way of life. | |
Enable true liberty-loving men the world over to witness the fulfillment of the vision of our prophet; “Nation shall not lift up sword against nation— neither shall men learn war anymore.” (Isaiah 2:4, Micah 4:3) Bless these, our legislators, with wisdom and understanding to guide us and the world, as well, to peace and friendship. Amen. |
This prayer of the guest chaplain was offered in the seventh month of the second session of the 95th US House of Representatives, and published in the Congressional Record, vol. 124 part 17 (27 July 1978), page 23079.
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Congressional Record, vol. 124, part 17 (27 July 1978), p. 23079
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