Sponsor: Rep. Bob Michel (R-IL)
Date of Prayer: 30 March 1982
Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, we are honored today to have the opening prayer delivered by Rabbi Louis M. Tuchman currently rabbi of Agudas Achim Congregation in Peoria.
While it would be impossible for me, in this short time, to list all his accomplishments, a capsule summary of his illustrious career in service to God and his fellow man would surely be appropriate.
A magna cum laude graduate of Yeshiva University, Rabbi Tuchman was ordained at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of Yeshiva University.
He is assistant editor of Tradition, published by the Rabbinical Council of America and associate editor of the Rabbinical Council Manual as well as editor of the Rabbinical Council’s Proceedings.
In 1960, 1964, 1973, and 1977 he was chaplain and kashruth supervisor at the National Boy Scout Jamboree.
He is the recipient of the Shofar Award, the highest national award, in recognition of outstanding service in behalf of Jewish youth in the Boy Scouts of America.
His articles have appeared in many magazines, including Jewish Life and he has lectured at Duke University, Monmouth College, and at San Francisco State College.
Mr. Speaker, as I said, this brief list only begins to touch upon Rabbi Tuchman’s contributions to our national life. I am very proud to have this chance to introduce him to our colleagues.
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אָבִינוּ שֶׁבַּשָּׁמַיִם,
צוּר יִשְׂרָאֵל וְגוֹאֲלוֹ |
Avinu shebashamayim
tzur Yisrael vegoalo.[1] The first line of the Rabbi Yitsḥak haLevi Hertzog’s Prayer for the State of Israel (1948). Our Heavenly Father, Supreme Architect of the Universe, vouchsafe Thy benign blessings upon the Members of this House of Representatives, who have been assigned the responsibility of guiding our great Nation. Grant them, O Lord, the wisdom and understanding to labor for the well-being of the United States of America with zeal and with determination. |
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Today, amidst darkened skies,
may the glorious light of Thy countenance shine forth brightly. May we soon witness the day when the ominous clouds of evil and hatred shall no longer flash athwart the skies, and hope and loving kindness will pierce the darkness of fear and despair. As we approach the month of freedom, |
This prayer of the guest chaplain was offered in the third month of the second session of the 97th US Congress in the House of Representatives, and published in the Congressional Record, vol. 128, part 5 (1982), page 5881.
Source(s)
Congressional Record, vol. 128, part 5 (30 March 1982), p. 5881 Congressional Record, vol. 128, part 5 (30 March 1982), p. 5882
Notes
| 1 | The first line of the Rabbi Yitsḥak haLevi Hertzog’s Prayer for the State of Israel (1948). |
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